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TWA 136Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,423 mi
Last recorded88,423 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWA 136Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 88,423 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front swivel housing has slight leak of oil

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,063 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,885 miles

all springs and king pins swivles rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,728 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,904 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2011 86,899 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

slight bind on front brakes

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,838 miles

nearside front track rod end rubber has split

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

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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TWA 136Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TWA 136Y, 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 TWA 136Y registered?

TWA 136Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is TWA 136Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWA 136Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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