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CAP 123Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

83,101 mi
Last recorded83,101 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 123Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,585 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,005 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,991 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,321 miles

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

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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CAP 123Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CAP 123Y, 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 CAP 123Y registered?

CAP 123Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1982.

Is CAP 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 123Y shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAP 123Y have outstanding finance?

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