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1 SSW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180 mi
Last recorded180 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2024 180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 4 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 122,540 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play

oil leak / pas

Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,037 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,370 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,363 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,363 miles

Oil leak

front swivel housings weaping

slight play in front wheel bearings

various areas of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2013 119,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 100,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 105,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,571 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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1 SSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 SSW, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 SSW registered?

1 SSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 1 SSW safe to buy?

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