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OIL 3550

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 3550
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2024 135,931 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure Nearside floor to chassis body mounting excessive corroded and holed front foot floor pan see yellow chalk (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixings insecure Offside floor to chassis body mounting excessive corroded and holed front foot floor pan see yellow chalk (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front prop shaft rear bearing excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear spring rusted and corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 135,837 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 135,587 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 135,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 135,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2011 135,186 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 135,186 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 134,993 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

main light switch slightly loose in operation.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 134,538 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 134,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 134,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 133,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 133,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 132,842 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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OIL 3550 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OIL 3550, 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 OIL 3550 registered?

OIL 3550 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is OIL 3550 safe to buy?

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