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35 TOM

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,721 mi
Last recorded94,721 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration35 TOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,954 miles

play in steering box

Pass 9 Feb 2022 93,023 miles

play in osr wheel bearing

slight oil leak on rear hubs , nsf swivel hub and steering box

Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,549 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2005 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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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35 TOM is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 35 TOM, 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 38 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 35 TOM registered?

35 TOM is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is 35 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 TOM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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