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AWT 393X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,112 mi
Last recorded46,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWT 393X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,112 miles

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

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

front tractor joints weeping but not excessively

Pass 24 Jun 2024 45,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,689 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front tractor joints - recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,689 miles

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front tractor joints - recommended (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 45,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside and offside front tractor joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,282 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front tractor joints and rear prop joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2021 45,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front tractor joints and rear prop joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted by axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle stabilising wish bone - dust cover deteriorated also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake pipe ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

o/ and n/s/f diff seal damp

rear of vehicle full of rubbish could not fold seats down

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,260 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside and offside tractor joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded in various places

Fail 17 Jun 2019 44,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside and offside tractor joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear axle corroded in various places

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,989 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside and offside tractor joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,812 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder area

Fail 5 Jun 2017 43,781 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached snapped (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommended (2.2.C.1c)

fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder area

fuel tank/cradle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommended (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank corroded

rear service brake efficiency weak on nearside and offside and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank corroded

nearside and offside front tractor joints weeping

rear tow ball mounting corroded but no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,531 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seat belt clip housing missing

fuel tank corroded

nearside front tractor joint leaking but not eniough to contaminate brakes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 41,701 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seatbelt clip housing missing but functioning

fuel tank corroding

nearside and offside front tractor joints leaking - recommend repairing

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,701 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seatbelt clip housing missing but functioning

fuel tank corroding

nearside and offside front tractor joints leaking - recommend repairing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,197 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seatbelt catch covers missing but still functions properly

offside front tractor joint leaking oil

Fail 11 Jan 2012 41,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

7 pin towbar electrics fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

drivers seatbelt catch covers missing but still functions properly

offside front tractor joint leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,486 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp has condensation on inside of the lens

offside front tractor joint weeping

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,215 miles

tow ball cover missing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tow ball cover missing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,551 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres badly perished

fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2008 38,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all tyres perishing badly

fuel tank corroded not leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,794 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,511 miles

both front hubs damp

oil leak around hand brake drum

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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AWT 393X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AWT 393X, 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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AWT 393X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1982.

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The MOT history for AWT 393X shows 27 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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