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UUT 723X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,666 mi
Last recorded36,666 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUT 723X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,666 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,856 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering drop arm attachment (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,210 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 29,209 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn universal joint - chalk marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork steering idler attachment bracket (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,089 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,764 miles

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

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

all tyres perished but not through to cord

Fail 8 Jul 2014 28,762 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres perished but not through to cord

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,198 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 28,189 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

tyres perished but not through to cord

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,478 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres perished but not through to cord

unable to see brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2011 266,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 26,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 225,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,133 miles

Oil leak

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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UUT 723X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUT 723X, 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

How do I check the history of UUT 723X?

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What year was UUT 723X registered?

UUT 723X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1982.

Is UUT 723X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUT 723X shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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