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IUI 2225

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,105 mi
Last recorded229,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 2225
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 229,105 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 227,561 miles

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.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 227,516 miles

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.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 224,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 219,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 218,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 212,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 118,527 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 118,527 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 116,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,297 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 83,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 113,041 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 112,953 miles

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?

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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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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What year was IUI 2225 registered?

IUI 2225 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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