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VDU 192X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDU 192X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,965 miles

Fan belt loose.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working NS&OS (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fan belt loose.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,679 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,618 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 82,515 miles

Engine miss fire and high HC emissions at idle but clears at fast idle.

Front brakes are noisy and bind intermittently, advise overhaul.

Fuel filler cap seal in poor condition.

Offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn.

Suspect brake pipes corroding but unable to fully inspect due to heavy under seal.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,445 miles

Front prop shaft front UJ worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 82,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front prop shaft front UJ worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,191 miles

front propshaft u/joint worn

rear differential front oil seal leaking

various oil leaks from engin e and gearbox

Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front propshaft u/joint worn

rear differential front oil seal leaking

various oil leaks from engin e and gearbox

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sump very corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

sump very corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 81,693 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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VDU 192X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VDU 192X, 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 VDU 192X registered?

VDU 192X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1981.

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