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SCW 138X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,570 mi
Last recorded8,570 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 138X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 8,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 8,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 8,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 8,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 7,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 7,464 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 7,249 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Fail 29 Sep 2020 7,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 6,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 6,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 6,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 2,632 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 2,623 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 2,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 1,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 861 miles

both front tyres perished

n/s/r seatbelt damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

front brakes fluctuating

Pass 8 Sep 2006 130 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 108 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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