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HJK 724Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJK 724Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in various places, marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to rear leaf spring mount in 2 places, both marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around steering box area, marked yellow (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in 2 places, marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting area, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inadequate repair to chassis section, marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 87,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,965 miles

Brake drum contaminated oil contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing peddle box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,618 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 86,611 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 86,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,641 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,029 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 87,193 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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HJK 724Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HJK 724Y, 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 HJK 724Y registered?

HJK 724Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1982.

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The MOT history for HJK 724Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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