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A3 LMX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,997 mi
Last recorded145,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2019 145,997 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,451 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight seepage

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 143,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 136,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,318 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 129,408 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 123,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 121,927 miles

tested in wet weather conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2009 120,327 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 118,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 116,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 113,504 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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A3 LMX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A3 LMX, 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 A3 LMX registered?

A3 LMX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.

Is A3 LMX safe to buy?

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