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LRZ 119

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,941 mi
Last recorded145,941 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRZ 119
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 145,068 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 144,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 141,554 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 141,554 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 141,554 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 141,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 130,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 130,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 128,140 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 128,089 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 120,737 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 120,737 miles

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,741 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 111,744 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s/f tyre low inner edge †Dampness @fuel tank

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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LRZ 119 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRZ 119, 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 LRZ 119 registered?

LRZ 119 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is LRZ 119 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRZ 119 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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