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JKM 516Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,970 mi
Last recorded48,970 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 516Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,849 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,525 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 45,456 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,868 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,845 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,679 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,577 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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JKM 516Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKM 516Y, 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 JKM 516Y registered?

JKM 516Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JKM 516Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKM 516Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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