CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJI 5925

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,499 mi
Last recorded87,499 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 5925
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 87,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 85,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,808 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,808 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 127,226 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 127,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 126,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 125,233 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 124,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 124,251 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 122,826 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,054 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 58,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s and n/s doors stiff to open from inside

rear prop shaft uj has play in it

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s doors stiff to open from inside

rear prop shaft uj has play in it

Fail 14 Sep 2007 56,940 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 55,955 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 55,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJI 5925 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MJI 5925, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJI 5925?

You can check the full history of MJI 5925 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJI 5925 registered?

MJI 5925 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MJI 5925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJI 5925 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJI 5925 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJI 5925. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.