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A14 XWS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

226,783 mi
Last recorded226,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 226,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 212,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 210,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 204,575 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 204,548 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 203,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 195,127 miles

slight diesal leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 185,282 miles

exhaust tail pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2014 181,669 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 181,667 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,639 miles

Oil leak

headlamps not a matching pair (n/s halogen, o/s sealed beam)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 178,637 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

headlamps not a matching pair (n/s halogen, o/s sealed beam)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 175,248 miles

underside rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2012 175,245 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

headlamps not a matched pair, one halogen and one sealed beam

slight leak on offside front hub seal

underside rusty in places

Pass 8 Dec 2011 172,499 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BASE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB LEAKING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

VARIOUS BODY PANNELS DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 Nov 2010 172,061 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT LEAK

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 12 Dec 2009 171,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

VARIOUS BODY PANNELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 4 Dec 2009 171,105 miles

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

VARIOUS BODY PANNELS DAMAGED AND REAR DOOR MISSING

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

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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A14 XWS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A14 XWS, 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 A14 XWS registered?

A14 XWS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A14 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XWS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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