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XVG 510X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,410 mi
Last recorded159,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVG 510X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 159,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal has some travel

Fail 22 Dec 2017 159,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose rear steering arm (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush to axle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal has some travel

Fail 20 Dec 2017 159,254 miles

Front Direction indicators not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 154,768 miles

n/s/f outer tie rod end has some play

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 153,933 miles

slight play in n/s/f outer tie rod end

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 151,535 miles

slight oil contamination on o/s/f disc

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 149,947 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s spot light not working

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 147,134 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has a split in the outer sidewall but no visable cord/ply

offside front differential leaking near and around brake disc

Fail 11 Jun 2012 147,134 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has a split in the outer sidewall but no visable cord/ply

offside front differential leaking near and around brake disc

Pass 10 Jun 2011 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 144,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside spotlight not working

Pass 28 May 2010 141,221 miles

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

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

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

offside spotlight not working

Fail 27 May 2010 141,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

offside spotlight not working

Pass 29 May 2009 138,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 138,006 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 135,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 135,423 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 131,845 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 127,976 miles

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

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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XVG 510X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XVG 510X, 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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XVG 510X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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