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RHL 461X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,334 mi
Last recorded72,334 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 461X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,334 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 72,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drivers footwell corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 72,319 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,390 miles

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,172 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre - cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre - cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,651 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,659 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2007 39,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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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RHL 461X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHL 461X, 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 RHL 461X registered?

RHL 461X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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