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XKN 131X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,324 mi
Last recorded97,324 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 131X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,324 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 97,324 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slight perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 97,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 97,017 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 96,813 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated / perishing

front prop front u/j play rear prop front u/j play

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Fail 10 May 2018 96,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

all 4 tyres deteriorated / perishing

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

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

front prop front u/j play rear prop front u/j play

o/s rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear hub seal leak

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all tyres deteriorated/perishing

Fail 27 Mar 2017 94,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear hub seal leak

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all tyres deteriorated, perished cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,039 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal ?

all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated

play in front and rear prop jonts

Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing drag link clamp bolt (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal ?

all 4 tyres side walls deteriorated

play in front and rear prop jonts

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 90,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 88,517 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2006 88,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 88,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 88,516 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

(1)Front axle noise

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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XKN 131X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKN 131X, 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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XKN 131X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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