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CWK 4Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

243,207 mi
Last recorded243,207 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWK 4Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 243,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 243,029 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 242,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 238,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 236,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 232,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 226,874 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 226,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 221,708 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 216,546 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 211,728 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 205,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 200,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 194,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 188,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 180,953 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 173,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 168,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 163,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 191,812 miles

engine oil leak †front diff oil leak †front pads getting low †both chassis corroding

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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CWK 4Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CWK 4Y, 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 CWK 4Y?

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What year was CWK 4Y registered?

CWK 4Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1982.

Is CWK 4Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWK 4Y shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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