MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,659 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)
front u bolt very rusty may be lose
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight weep front hubs
Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight weep front hubs
Oil leak
exhaust system slightly corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
rear axle corroded
slight play in steering
Drag linkage hits front axle guard when steering on full lock
Exhaust system corroded
O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded, cracked and holed
Oil leak
Rear axle corroded and holed
Slight play in steering
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Drag linkage hits front axle guard when steering on full lock
Exhaust system corroded
O/S/F Inner wheel arch corroded, cracked and holed
Oil leak
Rear axle corroded and holed
Slight play in steering
offside front hub seals leaking.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust rusty
light scratching on offside windscreen
slight leak from both front hub oil seals
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust rusty
light scratching on offside windscreen
slight leak from both front hub oil seals
light scratching on windscreen
osf nsf shock absorber bushes worn
osf wiper blade torn on edge
osr nsr shock absorber bushes worn
osr tyre side wall cracked
play at steering wheel circumference
play in steering idler
slight bind on osf brake
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
light scratching on windscreen
osf nsf shock absorber bushes worn
osf wiper blade torn on edge
osr nsr shock absorber bushes worn
osr tyre side wall cracked
play at steering wheel circumference
play in steering idler
slight bind on osf brake
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UWM 608 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 UWM 608, 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 65 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 UWM 608 registered?
UWM 608 is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1961.
Is UWM 608 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UWM 608 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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