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UWM 608

1961 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Defender67,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWM 608
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

front u bolt very rusty may be lose

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,273 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight weep front hubs

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,273 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight weep front hubs

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,820 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear axle corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 24 May 2012 70,800 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 70,800 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,150 miles

offside front hub seals leaking.

Pass 7 May 2010 69,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 64,783 miles

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.

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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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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