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PIW 4351

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 4351
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 111,655 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s deterirated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,519 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,464 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 107,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,665 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,401 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,909 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,977 miles

long brake pedal travel , not excessive

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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PIW 4351 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PIW 4351, 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 PIW 4351 registered?

PIW 4351 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is PIW 4351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 4351 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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