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DGS 836X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2225cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

3,522 mi
Last recorded3,522 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 836X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,225cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 3,522 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake effort low

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,373 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,417 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 79,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 74,814 miles

Nearside Front play in hub assy

Pass 13 May 2016 69,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,318 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 15 May 2012 47,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 44,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 2,702 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

Pass 14 May 2008 1,121 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 1,116 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,341 miles

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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DGS 836X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DGS 836X, 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 DGS 836X registered?

DGS 836X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DGS 836X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGS 836X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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