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5590 TZ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,584 mi
Last recorded160,584 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5590 TZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 160,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 153,751 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 205,900 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 205,900 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 205,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 205,900 miles

OSR SHOCKER BUSH WORN

Pass 29 May 2014 202,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 194,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 194,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2012 184,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 184,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 177,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 172,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 167,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 162,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 155,275 miles

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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5590 TZ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5590 TZ, 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 5590 TZ registered?

5590 TZ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is 5590 TZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5590 TZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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