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UFK 529X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,392 mi
Last recorded60,392 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFK 529X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,245cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front swivel joints slightly weeping

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,515 miles

offside front floor corroded

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body crossmembers corroded

offside front door pillar corroded

offside rear and offside front bump stops missing

parking brake return spring missing

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2006 9,469 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to front chassis crossmember,nearside rear chassis leg and body crossmembers

handbrake return spring broken

offside rear and offside front bump stops missing

Fail 5 Dec 2006 96,469 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front chassis crossmember deterioating. †Nearside rear chassis leg deterioating. †Body crossmembers deterioating. †

H/Brake return spring broken. †O/S/R and O/S/F bump stops missing. †

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 9,354 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear body cross members corroding. †O/S/F & N/S/R bump stops missing

Fail 2 Dec 2005 9,354 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear body cross members corroding †O/S/F & N/S/R bump stops missing

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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UFK 529X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,245cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFK 529X, 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 UFK 529X registered?

UFK 529X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is UFK 529X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFK 529X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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