MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all 4 leaf springs corroded
main beam tell tale not lighting up
Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all 4 leaf springs corroded
main beam tell tale not lighting up
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear diff flange leaking spraying oil over the rear brake pipe flexi
main beam tell tell not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING
REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front SWIVEL HOUSING SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres perished
n/s/r seatbelt damaged
o/s/r tyre perished
front brakes fluctuating
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
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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SCW 138X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SCW 138X, 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 SCW 138X registered?
SCW 138X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1982.
Is SCW 138X safe to buy?
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