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LIL 390

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,154 mi
Last recorded99,154 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 390
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,154 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure corroded on step (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear body corroded at crossmember and various places on body

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,961 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,959 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,802 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 95,802 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front chassis, cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bulkhead corroded in places

slight oil leak from engine

steering box damp

Fail 13 Aug 2020 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals weeping discs not contaminated

Nearside front door pillar hinge corroded but unlikely to become detached

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm retaining split pin missing but nyloc nut used

Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,245 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front hub seals weeping discs not contaminated

Nearside Front Pillar at door hinge corroded but unlikely to become detached

Steering box drop arm retaining split pin missing, But nyloc nut used

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,143 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear body steady bars corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,135 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear body steady bars corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 75,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both front hub seals damp.

Pass 6 May 2015 72,600 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s and o/s front swivel joint have slight leaks

Fail 4 May 2015 72,590 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s and o/s front swivel joint have slight leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,589 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,426 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,414 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 63,671 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,572 miles

corrossion floor front

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

corrossion floor front

Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,702 miles

n/s front headlamp, reflector becoming corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front headlamp, reflector becoming corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,483 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 52,420 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,969 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

Fail 9 May 2007 48,966 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r back plate damp with fliud

Pass 24 May 2006 45,264 miles

Slight play in steering box drop arm

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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LIL 390 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LIL 390, 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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LIL 390 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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