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WBF 515X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,170 mi
Last recorded86,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBF 515X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 85,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

advise slight corroison showing on under side chassis cross rails

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,846 miles

Oil leak

advise slight corroison showing on under side chassis cross rails

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,799 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,598 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 3 Mar 2007 83,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,200 miles

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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WBF 515X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WBF 515X, 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 WBF 515X registered?

WBF 515X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1982.

Is WBF 515X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBF 515X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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