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ODL 812X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,771 mi
Last recorded55,771 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODL 812X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,771 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front swivel slightly damp

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake grabbing slightly may need attention before next mot (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,565 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Front swivel slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,481 miles

all 4 tyres perishing in tread and nearside rear tyre close too limit

chassis rusty

nearside rear brake starting too bind

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

advise o/s indicator flashing fast close too limit

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

fuel cap seal deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

oil leaks

underbody surface corrossion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,778 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight dampness nearside front hub

Pass 3 Jun 2014 53,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front spring hanger corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,861 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,135 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,982 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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ODL 812X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODL 812X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODL 812X registered?

ODL 812X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1981.

Is ODL 812X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODL 812X shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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