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CVL 394X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

15,633 mi
Last recorded15,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 394X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 15,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 14,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 14,876 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019
Pass 23 May 2018 10,457 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 8,921 miles

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

Rear body supports

Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,787 miles

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 7,787 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,075 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 104,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 2,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

foot brake travel.brakes ok

nearside rear floor holed corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 2,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front swivel joint leaking

nearside floor holed and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 98,601 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 94,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,226 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 88,187 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,509 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 85,509 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 82,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,092 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 81,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

leak on n/s/r hub

o/s and n/s seatbelts twisted,resticting movement

slight judder o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Jan 2006 81,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s and n/s seatbelts twisted causing sluggish retraction

slight imbalance in front brakes

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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CVL 394X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CVL 394X, 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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CVL 394X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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