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DXI 5620

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

262,253 mi
Last recorded262,253 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 5620
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 262,253 miles

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

underbody covered in mudd

Pass 12 Sep 2025 262,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General age related under body corrosion.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 261,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 261,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 260,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fog light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2022 259,300 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 259,273 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper swivel has excess movement

Pass 1 Sep 2021 257,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 255,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 255,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 255,441 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 253,176 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front of front (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play dust cover in poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 250,994 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 250,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring locating plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 249,724 miles

front prop shaft has play in u/j

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2016 248,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 247,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 247,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 244,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 241,524 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 241,504 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 235,662 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 May 2011 232,273 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 232,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,195 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

r/h rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from steering box

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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DXI 5620 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DXI 5620, 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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DXI 5620 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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