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UNT 950Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNT 950Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,993 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play by steering box (2.2.2 (c))

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear body has slight corrosion

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2016 82,894 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 82,894 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 82,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 82,327 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,741 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,543 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 71,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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UNT 950Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,125cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UNT 950Y, 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 UNT 950Y registered?

UNT 950Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1982.

Is UNT 950Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNT 950Y shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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