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A108 FVO

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,723 mi
Last recorded2,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA108 FVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 2,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 2,723 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 2,682 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 2,678 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure handbrake linkage at brake drum split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 2,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 2,423 miles

Slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 2,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 458 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,670 miles

body corroded at rear outwith prescribed area

nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body corroded at rear outwith prescribed area

nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly

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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A108 FVO is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 A108 FVO, 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 44 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 A108 FVO registered?

A108 FVO is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1982.

Is A108 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A108 FVO shows 12 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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