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LFO 421

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFO 421
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,413 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 53,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 52,996 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,749 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 52,737 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,456 miles

brake pipes corroded fronts

some oil leaks from diffs and axel balls

Fail 16 Jul 2016 52,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,843 miles

brake pipes corroded

decelerometer used to check brakes

nearside front sphericle ball weeping at the seal

Fail 18 Jul 2015 51,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,206 miles

brakes checked by using decelerometer

Fail 12 Jul 2014 51,206 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 50,689 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,756 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 49,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,487 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,594 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 48,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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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?

The MOT history for LFO 421 shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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