MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Noted travel at brake pedal.
Play at top & bottom front suspension swivels, not excessive.
Rear floor support corroded & holed, not prescribed area.
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.
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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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MUI 3488 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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