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CVN 373Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,151 mi
Last recorded12,151 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 373Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,151 miles

hole in drivers footwell

Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,928 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,743 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 11,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,626 miles

TWO FRONT OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED---FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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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CVN 373Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVN 373Y, 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

How do I check the history of CVN 373Y?

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What year was CVN 373Y registered?

CVN 373Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CVN 373Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 373Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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