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3852DSC

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3852DSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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3852DSC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 3852DSC, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3852DSC registered?

3852DSC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is 3852DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3852DSC 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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