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NCW 125X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCW 125X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,073 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 85,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 85,059 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 84,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 84,398 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 84,368 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2006 83,126 miles

chassis repairs

front brake balance

left rear shock security

seat back security

spring eye bushes worn

Fail 19 May 2006 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

chassis repairs

front hubs leaking oil

left rear shock security

seat back security

spring eye bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2005 80,275 miles

front brake balance

headlamp security

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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NCW 125X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NCW 125X, 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 NCW 125X registered?

NCW 125X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is NCW 125X safe to buy?

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