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SUB 443W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,536 mi
Last recorded181,536 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUB 443W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 181,536 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 181,521 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong colour (0.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 175,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 155,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 140,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 28,736 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,062 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,625 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 23,624 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,187 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,187 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SUB 443W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUB 443W, 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.

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What year was SUB 443W registered?

SUB 443W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1981.

Is SUB 443W safe to buy?

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