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MUI 3488

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,320 mi
Last recorded113,320 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 3488
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,320 miles

Chassis and brake pipes coated with underseal.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust support rubber broken, system still secure.

Some rear load area seat belts have been removed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 113,232 miles

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

Chassis and brake pipes coated with underseal.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust support rubber broken, system still secure.

Some rear load area seat belts have been removed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,782 miles

All four tyres lightly cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Some Seat belts in rear load area have been removed

Typical 4x4 steering and suspension play, none excessive.

Under vehicle, chassis and brake pipes covered with underseal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,780 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All four tyres lightly cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Some Seat belts in rear load area have been removed

Typical 4x4 steering and suspension play, none excessive.

Under vehicle, chassis and brake pipes covered with underseal.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side and near side rear axle tie bars- front bushes- cracking / deteriorating.Not considered excessive.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Travel noted at footbrake pedal, not considered excessive.

various patches of light corrosion to chassis rails-both sides, front and rear. not considered to be excessive.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 100,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side and near side rear axle tie bars- front bushes- cracking / deteriorating.Not considered excessive.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Travel noted at footbrake pedal, not considered excessive.

various patches of light corrosion to chassis rails-both sides, front and rear. not considered to be excessive.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,314 miles

Chassis corrosion over full length, none found excessive.

Rivetted body tub "rib" corroded & holed, not prescribed area.

Travel at foot brake, not considered excessive.

Typical 4x4 steering & suspension joint movement, none considered excessive.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,061 miles

Noted travel at brake pedal.

Play at top & bottom front suspension swivels, not excessive.

Rear floor support corroded & holed, not prescribed area.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 91,052 miles

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

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

Play at top & bottom front suspension swivels, not excessive.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 88,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 79,292 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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MUI 3488 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUI 3488, 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 MUI 3488 registered?

MUI 3488 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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