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ASH 391W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,572 mi
Last recorded21,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASH 391W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 21,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,512 miles

All tyres perished.

o/s rear tyre has cut on inner side wall but not showing cords.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 21,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres perished.

o/s rear tyre has cut on inner side wall but not showing cords.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 21,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,449 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 21,449 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 21,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 21,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 83,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 83,577 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 82,715 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 82,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,876 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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ASH 391W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ASH 391W, 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 ASH 391W registered?

ASH 391W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is ASH 391W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASH 391W shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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