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TAW 360Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 360Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,071 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 63,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,611 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Oct 2015 61,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,089 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,979 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,979 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,382 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,608 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,390 miles

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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TAW 360Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAW 360Y, 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 TAW 360Y registered?

TAW 360Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is TAW 360Y safe to buy?

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