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DSC 712W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSC 712W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 15,617 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 14,891 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,534 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 11,764 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 7,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 7,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,262 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 6,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 5,071 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front prop uj worn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 5,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 4,314 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 4,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,773 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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DSC 712W 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 75%.

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 DSC 712W, 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 DSC 712W registered?

DSC 712W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1981.

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