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XKH 472X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 472X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 68,654 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 68,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 67,953 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2004 67,566 miles

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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XKH 472X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKH 472X, 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 XKH 472X registered?

XKH 472X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1981.

Is XKH 472X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKH 472X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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