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XKM 34X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKM 34X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,353 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016
Fail 20 Sep 2016

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,006 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,005 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,655 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,655 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear body mounts corroded

nearside and offside rear crossmember outer braces corroded

nearside front spring hanger slightly corroded and previosly repaired poorly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,329 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,329 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012
Fail 23 Aug 2012

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,480 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,480 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,836 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,997 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,553 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,408 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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XKM 34X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKM 34X, 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 XKM 34X registered?

XKM 34X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1982.

Is XKM 34X safe to buy?

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