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CVN 406Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 406Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,544 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2019 99,146 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,363 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 96,363 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 89,996 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,982 miles

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 lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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 406Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 406Y, 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 CVN 406Y registered?

CVN 406Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CVN 406Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 406Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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