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GIW 2865

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,940 mi
Last recorded74,940 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 2865
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 74,940 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BASE WORN

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING N/S O/S

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,799 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING N/S O/S

Front DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEAT BASE WORN

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,409 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BASES WORN

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

Front SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING N/S O/S

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,220 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

drivers and passengers seat bases worn

Fail 15 Sep 2021 74,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

drivers and passengers seat bases worn

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,064 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

drivers and passengers seat base worn

n/s front bumper and body damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 25 Sep 2020 74,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

drivers and passengers seat base worn

n/s front bumper and body damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,334 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD/TOP DOOR HINGE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING SEATS,BOTH REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel VERY SLIGHT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,994 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 72,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DUE TO WING DAMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn FRONT PROPSHAFT JOINT ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,686 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 72,680 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,865 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,865 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,195 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,822 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 67,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 65,599 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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GIW 2865 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GIW 2865, 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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GIW 2865 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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