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MDE 741Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDE 741Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 89,015 miles

both front tyres worn and rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 19 May 2018 87,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,773 miles

o/s rear sp ring starting to spread and o/s wind sceen bulk head corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 34,425 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,168 miles

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

n/s front body mount area slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front & rear axles corroded

front brake backing plates corroded

metal brake pipes unions corroded

n/s rear tyre deteriated

o/s front hub/ slight oil leak

o/s front u bolts corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,755 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front & rear axles corroded

front brake backing plates corroded

metal brake pipes unions corroded

n/s rear tyre deteriated

o/s front hub/ slight oil leak

o/s front u bolts corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front leaf springs corroded

front spring u bolts corroded

o/s & n/s front backing plates corroded

o/s front hub has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,637 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 82,786 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 82,786 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 81,945 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 81,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 81,056 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 81,056 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 80,387 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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MDE 741Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MDE 741Y, 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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MDE 741Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1982.

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