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AAG 273X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,102 mi
Last recorded34,102 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAG 273X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

chassis painted obscuring inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2023 34,102 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pedal excess travel (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

chassis painted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,096 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,092 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,077 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 34,073 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre body mounting above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer chassis side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner chassis side near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Body has slight corrosion full under chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 34,069 miles

n/s/f body mount slight corrosion

slight corrosion o/s/f spring mount

Pass 1 May 2015 34,064 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 34,061 miles

o/s front inner wheel arch cover insecure (non structural)

Pass 4 May 2013 34,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,959 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,955 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 28,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

gearbox cross member correded

offside front chassis area correded non perscribed area

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,876 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 16,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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AAG 273X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AAG 273X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAG 273X registered?

AAG 273X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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