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LIL 2811

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2811
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 149,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 149,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 149,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 149,201 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 147,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2006 141,475 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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LIL 2811 is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LIL 2811, 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 LIL 2811 registered?

LIL 2811 is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is LIL 2811 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2811 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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