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WAC 381X

1982 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,976 mi
Last recorded58,976 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAC 381X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,515 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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WAC 381X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WAC 381X, 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 WAC 381X?

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What year was WAC 381X registered?

WAC 381X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1982.

Is WAC 381X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAC 381X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAC 381X have outstanding finance?

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