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JUB 249Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUB 249Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,711 miles

Exhaust not directing fumes from under vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2017 96,711 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired on master cylinder (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust not directing fumes from under vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,931 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,931 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,707 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,807 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 116,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 165,322 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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JUB 249Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JUB 249Y, 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 JUB 249Y registered?

JUB 249Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is JUB 249Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUB 249Y shows 8 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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