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KDT 964W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,813 mi
Last recorded164,813 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDT 964W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 164,813 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 164,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 164,023 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 152,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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KDT 964W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 KDT 964W, 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 KDT 964W registered?

KDT 964W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is KDT 964W safe to buy?

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