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XUM 352X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,036 mi
Last recorded170,036 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUM 352X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 170,036 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak from front axle seals ()

previous welding repairs to chassis

Fail 5 Dec 2016 169,972 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play upper pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s + o/s (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s center chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis n/s and o/s at upper axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and rear chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

indicator stalk worn

oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2015 164,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 158,460 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 158,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 155,035 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 155,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 152,509 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

bulb out no plate lamp 50%

n/s/f floor pan corroded

tank strap coroding

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 152,509 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear bumpstops missing

bulb out no plate lamp 50%

n/s/f floor pan corroded

tank strap coroding

Fail 31 Aug 2010 145,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 145,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 144,867 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bumpstops missing

wiring loom insecure to chassie

Pass 20 Aug 2009 137,491 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2009 137,491 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2008 128,879 miles

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

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

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside rear spring mount on axle advanced corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2008 128,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front bulkhead corroded

offside rear spring mount on axle advanced corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2007 122,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 114,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor coroded and holed in footwell

slight distortion on offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2006 113,854 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front floor coroded and holed in footwell

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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XUM 352X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XUM 352X, 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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XUM 352X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1982.

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