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YND 154X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,458 mi
Last recorded108,458 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 154X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2008 108,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 103,300 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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YND 154X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YND 154X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YND 154X?

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What year was YND 154X registered?

YND 154X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is YND 154X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YND 154X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YND 154X have outstanding finance?

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