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VTA 358X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 358X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,876 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,893 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,342 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VTA 358X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTA 358X, 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

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What year was VTA 358X registered?

VTA 358X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is VTA 358X safe to buy?

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