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BLX 327Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,921 mi
Last recorded95,921 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLX 327Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 95,921 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,562 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 93,556 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 93,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 92,949 miles

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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BLX 327Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BLX 327Y, 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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BLX 327Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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