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HOJ 573W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 573W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,444 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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HOJ 573W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HOJ 573W, 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 HOJ 573W registered?

HOJ 573W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is HOJ 573W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOJ 573W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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