MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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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NPR 46W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 NPR 46W, 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 NPR 46W registered?
NPR 46W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1981.
Is NPR 46W safe to buy?
The MOT history for NPR 46W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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