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DGH 240X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,868 mi
Last recorded28,868 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGH 240X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 28,868 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,327 miles

n/s/r outer hub seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 25,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 25,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,615 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 24,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,463 miles

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.

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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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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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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