1984 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · B375 XNS
1984 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 203,102 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B375 XNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 203,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B375 XNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Land Rover Defender (B375 XNS) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
B375 XNS Mileage History
- 20/09/2023200,496 mi
- 22/08/2024201,193 mi+697 mi
- 15/09/2025202,243 mi+1,050 mi
- 30/09/2026203,096 mi+853 mi
- 01/10/2026203,102 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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