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DKR 171Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

180,747 mi
Last recorded180,747 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKR 171Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 180,747 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,995 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,157 miles

oil leaks!!

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks!!

Pass 27 Jan 2021 55,223 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

hazard lights are NOT working

no reverse light

Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

hazard lights are NOT working

no reverse light

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,382 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2020 54,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine has a slight oil leak

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,094 miles

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

steering box looks damp

Fail 7 Jan 2019 53,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

steering box looks damp

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,257 miles

obvious signs of coolent leak around radiator cap area

off side wiper blade is smeary

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle veirs to right when brakes are applied

Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,105 miles

Oil leak engine, gearbox, and rear diff ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

indicators flash rate fast but not excessive

possible coolent leak from bottom radiator hose

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,227 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake ferules corroded

alternator insecure

play in steering linkages

wiring harness fouling steering linkage

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake ferules corroded

alternator insecure

play in steering linkages

wiring harness fouling steering linkage

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,580 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,580 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,752 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s rear body mounts corroded

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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DKR 171Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DKR 171Y, 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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What year was DKR 171Y registered?

DKR 171Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1982.

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