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SRD 819Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,853 mi
Last recorded29,853 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRD 819Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 29,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 29,583 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 29,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,480 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 29,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 29,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,267 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket rear shackle (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside central tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2017 29,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket rear bolt loose (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside central tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,267 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,267 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding rear wheel (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,266 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak nearside front axle

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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SRD 819Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SRD 819Y, 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 SRD 819Y registered?

SRD 819Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is SRD 819Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRD 819Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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