MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres worn and rear exhaust slight blow
o/s rear sp ring starting to spread and o/s wind sceen bulk head corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s front body mount area slightly corroded
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
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
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
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)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MDE 741Y registered?
MDE 741Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1982.
Is MDE 741Y safe to buy?
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