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VWT 56X

1981 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,512 mi
Last recorded34,512 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWT 56X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,512 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Prop Shaft Gaitor Is Split

Gear Oil Leak From Rear Half Shaft Seal / Drum

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,793 miles

Both O/S Brakes Binding

Handbrake Lever Travel On The Limit

Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,622 miles

both front swivel joints are pitted and leaking

both track rod end dust covers are perishing

drivers door corroded

transmission/engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2013 23,452 miles

Both front leaf spring mounting bushes are worn

Slight play from the steering

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,035 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 18,035 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,657 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 14,657 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,121 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 7,669 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 4,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 1,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 1,674 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 1,674 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,086 miles

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.

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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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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VWT 56X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1981.

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