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B375 XNS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

202,243 mi
Last recorded202,243 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB375 XNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 202,243 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 201,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 200,496 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive 1/2 shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

speedo cable hanging on exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2022 200,013 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 199,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 199,743 miles

body rusted front and rear /mounting points

slight oil leak front

Pass 14 Sep 2019 199,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear body tub cross members corroded/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2018 199,018 miles

Nearside battery box is corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear floor supports are badly corroded

reversing light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2018 199,001 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside battery box is corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear floor supports are badly corroded

reversing light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2017 198,515 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 198,208 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 198,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 198,067 miles

Nearside floor pan /battery box rusted/weak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 197,669 miles

exhaust system rusted/thin

underside of body/cab rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2013 197,099 miles

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

underside rusted /vehicle has been standing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 196,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 196,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 196,191 miles

underside floor/body mounts rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2009 195,922 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 195,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 195,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 193,468 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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B375 XNS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B375 XNS, 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 42 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 B375 XNS registered?

B375 XNS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B375 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B375 XNS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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