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SNX 788W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,650 mi
Last recorded150,650 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNX 788W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 150,650 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sphere has slight oil leak

Offside Rear fog light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2021 150,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage deformed tie rod bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sphere has slight oil leak

Offside Rear fog light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2020 150,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,650 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 150,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside front hub sphere has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 150,618 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front hub sphere slight oil leak

slight wear in front tie rod bush

Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,557 miles

Central rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 150,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Central rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

slight roughness from n/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2015 149,277 miles

Centre brake disc contaminated by oil transmition brake (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

slight roughness from n/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,461 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR TAIL PIPE POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/FRONT DRAG LINK END

Fail 14 Nov 2013 140,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR TAIL PIPE POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/FRONT DRAG LINK END

Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear u/joint worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 126,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 126,799 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 120,348 miles

N/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 120,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/FRONT HUB SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 117,180 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

O/S/REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,249 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 114,460 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 114,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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SNX 788W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNX 788W, 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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SNX 788W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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