MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,868 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
n/s/r outer hub seal leaking
rear bump stops missing
Oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front headlamps have weak beam patterns
offside front inner wing corroded and holed
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front headlamps have weak beam patterns
offside front inner wing corroded and holed
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both chassis rails have surface corrosion
both front headlamps have weak beam patterns
offside front splash panel corroded and holed
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front hubs leaking oil
rear bump stops missing
slight leak power steering box
steering box cover insecure
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
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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DGH 240X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DGH 240X, 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 DGH 240X?
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What year was DGH 240X registered?
DGH 240X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1981.
Is DGH 240X safe to buy?
The MOT history for DGH 240X shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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