MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
all 4 tyre walls perished
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
all 4 tyre walls perished
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FRONT NO PLATE IS SECURED WITH CABLE TIES
N/S/MIRROR MOUNT IS LOOSE
NO RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD DO NOT KNOW WEATHER THIS VEHICLE PEDAL IS DESIGHNED NOT TO HAVE ONE ????
front seats are secure in upright position but not fastened
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/MIRROR MOUNT IS LOOSE
FRONT NO PLATE IS SECURED WITH CABLE TIES
NO RUBBER BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD DO NOT KNOW WEATHER THIS VEHICLE PEDAL IS DESIGHNED NOT TO HAVE ONE ????
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
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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EFO 797W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 EFO 797W, 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 EFO 797W registered?
EFO 797W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1981.
Is EFO 797W safe to buy?
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