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LIG 3834

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3834
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,262 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2024 109,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,742 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,079 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front diff input shaft seal leaking.

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 78,078 miles

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

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

Brake wear warning light on.

Engine oil leak.

Front diff input shaft seal leaking.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,196 miles

Front windscreen cracked on the nearside.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 34,982 miles

Crack in front windscreen.(not affecting the drivers view).

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

Offside front axle seal leaking.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,982 miles

Crack in front windscreen.(not affecting the drivers view).

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

Offside front axle seal leaking.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 25,000 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 25,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 172,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 172,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear and offside front tyre perished

nearside rear indicator damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2006 170,230 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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LIG 3834 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LIG 3834, 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 LIG 3834 registered?

LIG 3834 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is LIG 3834 safe to buy?

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