MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four corners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis holed near spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyers on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
propshaft defective
rear propshaft bolts loose
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MMO 788X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MMO 788X, 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 MMO 788X registered?
MMO 788X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1981.
Is MMO 788X safe to buy?
The MOT history for MMO 788X shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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