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OO 7483

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO 7483
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 91,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,585 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 89,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,012 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,611 miles

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to offside front chassis rail

Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from tractor joint n/s

Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,666 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from tractor joint n/s

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,507 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front hub seals leaking

corrosion to chassis

various welding repairs carried out and heavily undersealed presumed sound at time of test

Fail 30 Dec 2010 96,494 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front hub seals leaking

corrosion to chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2010 96,487 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

drivers side door check strap broken

front UJ on front propshaft has play in bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,576 miles

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

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

brake hose ferrulls slight corrosion

drivers door stiff to operate from the inside

general chassis corrosion

play in steering damper bushes

slight damage to centre seat belt webbing

slight play in front axle spheres with slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 16 Oct 2007 95,561 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

brake hose ferrulls slight corrosion

drivers door stiff to operate from the inside

general chassis corrosion

play in steering damper bushes

slight damage to centre seat belt webbing

slight play in front axle spheres with slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Nov 2006 91,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 91,375 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

flexy hoses perished

front discs grooved

front hub seals weaping

n/s rear chassis corroded

slight movement a frame ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2005 85,687 miles

rear prop coupling bolts insecure

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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OO 7483 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OO 7483, 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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OO 7483 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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