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GFO 407X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,226 mi
Last recorded92,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 407X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,784 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all axil u bolts corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 90,768 miles

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all axil u bolts corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,768 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front / rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2006 90,116 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 90,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 87,707 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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GFO 407X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GFO 407X, 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

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What year was GFO 407X registered?

GFO 407X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is GFO 407X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 407X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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