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UUY 499Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

28,428 mi
Last recorded28,428 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 499Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 28,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes had 48 % imbalance prior to locking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front to rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 28,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front brakes had 48 % imbalance prior to locking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front to rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 27,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 25,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 24,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring

Fail 11 Feb 2020 24,438 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring

Offside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 21,835 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 21,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,150 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 21,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 18,162 miles

Front brake pipes covered with grease.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion built up between leafs of all road springs.

rear reflectors, positioned at top of vehicle.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 16,221 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion built up between leafs of all road springs.

rear reflectors, positioned at top of vehicle.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,466 miles

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

offside front seatbelt frayed

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 15,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front seatbelt frayed

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,676 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,486 miles

some travel at foot brake

Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 2,468 miles

Offside front hub damp but no apparant leaks at time of test and brake efficient.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 996 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 996 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake only just passed brake test.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 95,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

obstruction from o/s doorstep.

some perish cracks in o/s/r tyre wall.

tow bracket of flimsy construction.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 95,018 miles

obstruction from o/s doorstep.

some perish cracks in o/s/r tyre wall.

tow bracket of flimsy construction.

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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UUY 499Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 UUY 499Y, 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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UUY 499Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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