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Q421FWD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,848 mi
Last recorded136,848 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ421FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,626 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 133,632 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced BONNET (6.2.2 (c) (i))

PERISHED ENGINE MOUNT

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Sep 2022 133,632 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced BONNET (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

PERISHED ENGINE MOUNT

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 132,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 132,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,763 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,907 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test name plate ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 121,346 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 121,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,167 miles

operation of indicator stalk

Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,594 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

operation of indicator stalk

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,912 miles

condition of both rear brake discs

wear in steering box and free play at steering wheel

Fail 10 Sep 2014 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

condition of both rear brake discs

wear in steering box and free play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,388 miles

front number plate type and positoning

near side wiper blade splitting BORDERLINE

off side front suspention arm front bush condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,004 miles

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

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

welding repairs to os floor area

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,000 miles

suspension as been higherd tyre sieze increased

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,005 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 100,005 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,007 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 100,007 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,003 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,005 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 100,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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Q421FWD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Q421FWD, 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

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What year was Q421FWD registered?

Q421FWD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is Q421FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q421FWD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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