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PEV 435V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEV 435V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,693 miles

leaf springs rusting

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,414 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,325 miles

oil leak o/side rear tyre cracking and perrishing

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,802 miles

O/S REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,368 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,265 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,808 miles

All four propshaft U Js worn

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 62,808 miles

All four propshaft U Js worn

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 59,590 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 57,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise rusting under windscreen on nearside.

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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PEV 435V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 PEV 435V, 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 46 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 PEV 435V registered?

PEV 435V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1980.

Is PEV 435V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEV 435V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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