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VRM 847Y

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,002 mi
Last recorded26,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRM 847Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 26,002 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 25,759 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,059 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 25,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,699 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 24,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle oil leak

Offside Front axle oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,755 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,332 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,343 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,071 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,883 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 12,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,973 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 6,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 98,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 98,695 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VRM 847Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRM 847Y, 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 VRM 847Y registered?

VRM 847Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is VRM 847Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRM 847Y shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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