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MTS 175Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,800 mi
Last recorded60,800 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 175Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,651 miles

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

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

front hub swivels leaking

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,435 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,233 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 60,046 miles

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 60,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,644 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,094 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,613 miles

gaiter burst on front propshaft

oil leak at front and rear oil seals of transfer box

various body cossmembers heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,867 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,317 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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MTS 175Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTS 175Y, 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 MTS 175Y registered?

MTS 175Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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