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6 WXM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 WXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,861 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 79,861 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,367 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 79,103 miles

Nearside Rear indicator cover cracked no white light

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

chassis and springs surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear indicator cover cracked no white light

Oil leak ()

chassis /springs surface corrision

Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear indicator cover cracked no white light

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis /springs surface corrision

Pass 22 May 2017 77,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,731 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,331 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,642 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 76,642 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,657 miles

corrosion around o/s/f body mount bracket on chassis - solid at time of test

fuel pump / pipes corroded around o/s/r of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2012 73,657 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

corrosion around o/s/f body mount bracket on chassis - solid at time of test

fuel pump / pipes corroded around o/s/r of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,861 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,880 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,350 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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6 WXM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 6 WXM, 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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What year was 6 WXM registered?

6 WXM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is 6 WXM safe to buy?

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