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YAC 381X

1982 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Defender59,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 381X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 95,372 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,161 miles

All leaf springs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (in engine bay)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body corroded (near front body mount)

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

Offside Rear Shock casing corroded

Parking brake effort only just met

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,161 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All leaf springs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area excessively corroded (in engine bay)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body corroded (near front body mount)

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

Offside Rear Shock casing corroded

Parking brake effort only just met

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,815 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f grease cap leaking slightly

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock bush perished

Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of car very dirty / muddy

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,176 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,153 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,425 miles

all indicators discoloured

both front hub seals weeping

tow bar, plug socket cap missing

Fail 17 Sep 2012 90,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

all indicators discoloured

both front hub seals weeping

tow bar, plug socket cap missing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyres worn un even

advise centre exhaust mounting

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed close to body mounting

advise o/s/f hub seal leaking

advise o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed close to body mounting

Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both front tyres worn un even

advise centre exhaust mounting

advise n/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed close to body mounting

advise o/s/f hub seal leaking

advise o/s/f inner wheel arch area corroded and holed close to body mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL UJ'S

slight leak o/s/f hub seal

Fail 28 Sep 2010 87,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL UJ'S

Pass 15 Oct 2009 84,905 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 84,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,006 miles

oil leaks o/s & n/s front axle

Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,844 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,271 miles

both front tractor joints slight leaks

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 74,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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YAC 381X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YAC 381X, 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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YAC 381X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1982.

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