MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both when hazards are on (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front and centre exhaust system rusty
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine area
rear loading door bottom hinge bolt missing
rear loading door top hinge bolt loose
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front and centre exhaust system rusty
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine area
rear loading door bottom hinge bolt missing
rear loading door top hinge bolt loose
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front number plate cracked
heavy oil leak engine area
oil level on minimum mark
rear loading door bottom hinge has bolt missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front number plate cracked
heavy oil leak engine area
oil level on minimum mark
rear loading door bottom hinge has bolt missing
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
front and centre section of exhaust system rusty
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine area
prop shaft universal joint worn
rear door hinges in poor condition
steering box cover insecure umder o/s/f wing
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
front and centre section of exhaust system rusty
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine area
prop shaft universal joint worn
rear door hinges in poor condition
steering box cover insecure umder o/s/f wing
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
exhaust pipe hitting chassis & rattling
front number plate cracked
rear door hinges in poor condition
rear exhaust support bracket slack
rear view mirror cracked
steering box cover insecure under o/s/f wing
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
exhaust pipe hitting chassis & rattling
front number plate cracked
gearbox to bell housing bolts missing
rear door hinges in poor condition
rear exhaust support bracket slack
rear view mirror cracked
steering box cover insecure under o/s/f wing
front prop shaft
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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UVN 931X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UVN 931X, 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 UVN 931X registered?
UVN 931X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is UVN 931X safe to buy?
The MOT history for UVN 931X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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