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TBD 764W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,081 mi
Last recorded55,081 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBD 764W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Frame, body mounts, suspension components, brake and fuel lines covered badly with under seal making it difficult to inspect

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,108 miles

Both sides of chassis, suspension components, both axles, brake and fuel lines covered with under-seal making it difficult to inspect

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,720 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,948 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 44,942 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,346 miles

steering stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,792 miles

stearing box has sliht play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 39,776 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

stearing box has sliht play

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 33,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,766 miles

leak on steering box

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 19,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

leak on steering box

Fail 23 Jan 2008 19,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

steering feels slightly heavy

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,088 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 16,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR PROP-SHAFT NUTS AND BOLTS NOT TIGHT,RESULTING IN PLAY IN JOINT

Pass 5 Dec 2005 11,773 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 11,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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TBD 764W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TBD 764W, 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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TBD 764W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1981.

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