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NKU 604X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKU 604X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005
Fail 17 Dec 2005 44,442 miles

Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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NKU 604X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKU 604X, 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

How do I check the history of NKU 604X?

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What year was NKU 604X registered?

NKU 604X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is NKU 604X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKU 604X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NKU 604X have outstanding finance?

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