MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise centre rear floor corroding
advise nsr out rigger corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
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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WWU 485X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 WWU 485X, 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 WWU 485X?
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What year was WWU 485X registered?
WWU 485X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1981.
Is WWU 485X safe to buy?
The MOT history for WWU 485X shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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