MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front hub seals weeping
head lamps masked
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YWK 487X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 YWK 487X, 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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How do I check the history of YWK 487X?
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What year was YWK 487X registered?
YWK 487X is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1982.
Is YWK 487X safe to buy?
The MOT history for YWK 487X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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