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4373 K

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4373 K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,746 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,486 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 78,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,371 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,252 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 83,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,173 miles

wear front disc

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both tracktor joints damp

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,628 miles

wear front disc

Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,264 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,766 miles

rear disc wearing

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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4373 K is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4373 K, 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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4373 K is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is 4373 K safe to buy?

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