MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front uj
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on chassis (3.6.B.4d)
both rear bump stops missing
clutch flexi pipe insecure
drivers foot well corroded and holed but has a plate on the other side.
position lamps illuminate with ignition.
various engine and transmission oil leaks
vehicle is fitted with two sets of wheel spacers on all wheels.
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front uj
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on chassis (3.6.B.4d)
both rear bump stops missing
clutch flexi pipe insecure
drivers foot well corroded and holed but has a plate on the other side.
position lamps illuminate with ignition.
various engine and transmission oil leaks
vehicle is fitted with two sets of wheel spacers on all wheels.
Nearside Front Lower baulk head slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Lower baulk head slight corrosion
hand brake only just met requirements
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
slight play in rear A frame ball joint
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
offside drag link dust cover insucure
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
offside drag link dust cover insucure
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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IUI 2225 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 IUI 2225, 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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IUI 2225 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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