MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle rubber split (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
child seat fitted to nearside front seat belt not fully checked
play in offside poniard rod bush
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
offside door mirror glass slightly damaged
front brakes slight imbalance
nearside front tyre has slight splits appearing
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
handbrake cable adjuster loose
nearside front tyre has slight splits appearing
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A121 XFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 A121 XFM, 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 A121 XFM registered?
A121 XFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A121 XFM safe to buy?
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