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PUJ 569X

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

2,877 mi
Last recorded2,877 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 569X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 2,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front hubs has slight oil seepage

Fail 30 Mar 2022 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front hubs has slight oil seepage

Pass 23 Mar 2021 2,877 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 2,877 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 2,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub oil seal leaking

Fail 13 Dec 2019 2,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2018 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 2,877 miles

cut on inner sidewall of offside front tyre.

slight corrosion front offside and nearside outrigger mounting point to body.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 2,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut on inner sidewall of offside front tyre.

slight corrosion front offside and nearside outrigger mounting point to body.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front offside tyre has cut on inside sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 2,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut on front offside tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 2,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut on front offside tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 2,877 miles

front and rear tyres has cracks on tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 2,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear tyres has cracks on tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 2,877 miles

cracks on tread of all four tyres but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 2,877 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 2,877 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 2,877 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust pipe is touching suspension shackle bracket

Pass 19 Jan 2007 2,877 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhaust pipe is touching suspension shackle bracket

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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PUJ 569X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUJ 569X, 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 PUJ 569X registered?

PUJ 569X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is PUJ 569X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUJ 569X shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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