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TPR 758X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,992 mi
Last recorded31,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPR 758X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 31,992 miles

All tyres perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All tyres perished

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,950 miles

All tyres perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2014 31,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

All tyres perished

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,835 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

N/S/F tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,739 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 29,721 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TPR 758X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TPR 758X, 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 TPR 758X registered?

TPR 758X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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The MOT history for TPR 758X shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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