MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,965 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Fan belt loose.
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS&OS (1.2.1 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Front prop shaft front UJ worn.
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.
front propshaft u/joint worn
rear differential front oil seal leaking
various oil leaks from engin e and gearbox
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
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
sump very corroded
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VDU 192X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1981.
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