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DIJ 5395

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,232 mi
Last recorded174,232 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIJ 5395
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 174,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 172,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 172,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 170,981 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 169,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 168,626 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 166,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 166,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 164,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 164,232 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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DIJ 5395 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DIJ 5395, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DIJ 5395 registered?

DIJ 5395 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is DIJ 5395 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIJ 5395 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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