1982 Land Rover Defender 2.3L Petrol · YWK 511X
1982 Land Rover Defender (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1982. Recorded mileage 51,316 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1982
- Engine
- 2286cc
YWK 511X Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 51,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YWK 511X Mileage History
- 27/10/202151,214 mi
- 25/10/202351,316 mi+102 mi
- 24/11/202351,316 mi
Average of roughly 49 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YWK 511X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1982 Land Rover Defender (YWK 511X) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
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