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XKJ 11X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 11X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 93,542 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,447 miles

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

Steering slightly heavy

Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,414 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded ; sharp edges (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded ; sharp edges (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulkhead holed at drivers feet (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

hazard warning non-obligatory system inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,013 miles

Bulkhead corroding

Chassis repaired by welding

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 90,885 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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XKJ 11X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKJ 11X, 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 XKJ 11X registered?

XKJ 11X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1982.

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The MOT history for XKJ 11X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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