MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
All tyres are perrished.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Slight oil leak from steering box.
Slight play on steering drop arm.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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WUB 242X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WUB 242X, 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 WUB 242X registered?
WUB 242X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1981.
Is WUB 242X safe to buy?
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