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3885DCM

2002 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3885DCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,130 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 83,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both set to European left hand drive regulations (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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3885DCM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 3885DCM, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3885DCM registered?

3885DCM is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is 3885DCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3885DCM 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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