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BDZ 622

1981 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,404 mi
Last recorded76,404 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 622
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2006 76,404 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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BDZ 622 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDZ 622, 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 BDZ 622?

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What year was BDZ 622 registered?

BDZ 622 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BDZ 622 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 622 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDZ 622 have outstanding finance?

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