MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine Oil Leak
Front Prop Shaft Gaitor Is Split
Gear Oil Leak From Rear Half Shaft Seal / Drum
Both O/S Brakes Binding
Handbrake Lever Travel On The Limit
brake pipes have been greased
damp around f/n/s brake cylinder no leaks
damp around f/o/s brake cylinder no leaks
oil leak
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
brake pipes have been greased
damp around f/n/s brake cylinder no leaks
damp around f/o/s brake cylinder no leaks
oil leak
both front swivel joints are pitted and leaking
both track rod end dust covers are perishing
drivers door corroded
transmission/engine oil leaks
Both front leaf spring mounting bushes are worn
Slight play from the steering
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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VWT 56X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VWT 56X, 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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How do I check the history of VWT 56X?
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What year was VWT 56X registered?
VWT 56X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1981.
Is VWT 56X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWT 56X shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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