MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear (2.4.B.2)
slight plume of blue smoke on first blip of the throttle after a short period of time of the engine being at idle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all rear (2.4.B.2)
brake pipes corroded fronts
some oil leaks from diffs and axel balls
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)
brake pipes corroded fronts
some oil leaks from diffs and axel balls
brake pipes corroded
decelerometer used to check brakes
nearside front sphericle ball weeping at the seal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
brake pipes corroded
decelerometer used to check brakes
nearside front sphericle ball weeping at the seal
brakes checked by using decelerometer
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S REAR HUB OIL SEAL/GASKET WEEPING
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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LFO 421 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LFO 421, 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 LFO 421 registered?
LFO 421 is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is LFO 421 safe to buy?
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