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PVC 835W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,900 mi
Last recorded10,900 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVC 835W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 10,900 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 10,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 10,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front spring outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,044 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 4,054 miles

all body mountings are starting to corrode.

very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,255 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear spring front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,003 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 99,003 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,562 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak on engine & rear diff

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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PVC 835W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVC 835W, 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 PVC 835W registered?

PVC 835W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is PVC 835W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVC 835W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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