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A127 XCV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,051 mi
Last recorded103,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 XCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,051 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 101,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 May 2014 101,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 100,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 100,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,511 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 152,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 95,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,989 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 89,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A127 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A127 XCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A127 XCV registered?

A127 XCV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A127 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A127 XCV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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