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HXI 2545

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXI 2545
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 61,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front possible wheel or diff bearing noise

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop joints slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 57,614 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front possible wheel or diff bearing noise

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop joints slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 56,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,626 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 52,849 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 52,848 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 222,643 miles

nearside front inner bulkhead corroded ..not within 30cm of brake,suspension or steering components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 218,632 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrossion to bulkhead

heavy corrossion to o/s/f fllorpan

Fail 24 Jan 2011 218,632 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrossion to bulkhead

heavy corrossion to o/s/f fllorpan

Pass 7 Jan 2010 214,784 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 214,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 208,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 205,166 miles

both front swivels leaking

windscreen sticker

Pass 18 Dec 2006 202,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 202,449 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2006 202,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

all chasses corroded

long hand brake travel

sun strip sticker on front windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 21 Nov 2005 200,689 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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HXI 2545 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HXI 2545, 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 HXI 2545 registered?

HXI 2545 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is HXI 2545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HXI 2545 shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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