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VWU 75X

1981 Land Rover Series

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,805 mi
Last recorded9,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Series51,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWU 75X
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 9,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 9,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 8,748 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 8,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 8,695 miles

Slight oil leak

Front hubs leaking slightly

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear differential leaking slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2017 8,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front hubs leaking slightly

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear differential leaking slightly

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 8,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 8,393 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 8,391 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,768 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 7,765 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,926 miles

Exhaust pipe fouls on gearbox mounting,

Some oil leakage from both front swivel hubs.

Somew damage to front number plaate.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 5,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust pipe fouls on gearbox mounting,

Some insecurity in spare wheel carrier mounting,

Some oil leakage from both front swivel hubs.

Somew damage to front number plaate.

Pass 12 May 2006 4,040 miles

both tracktor joints weeping fluid

exhaust system rusted

front number plate poor.

play to track rod end, os

rear exhaust clamp rotten

underside of car corroided

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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VWU 75X is a 1981 Land Rover Series in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 51,779 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 Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWU 75X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VWU 75X registered?

VWU 75X is a 1981 Land Rover Series, first registered on 28 August 1981.

Is VWU 75X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWU 75X shows 18 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.

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