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BIG 4333

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,335 mi
Last recorded155,335 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 4333
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 155,335 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead holed by brake mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassis by shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassis holed by shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 154,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear Brake Pipe covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2023 154,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 153,889 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 May 2022 153,889 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,006 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 151,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 151,024 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint chassis to axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 146,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 135,693 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 135,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front hubs leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 132,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 131,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s front brake disc slightly worn

rear cross member covered

rear wiper split

Fail 19 May 2012 131,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s front brake disc slightly worn

rear cross member covered

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 125,772 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 125,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,163 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,576 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 99,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 97,175 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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BIG 4333 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BIG 4333, 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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BIG 4333 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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