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A410 XNV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,347 mi
Last recorded27,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA410 XNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 27,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 21,147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 16,905 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

rear propshaft universal joint defective

Fail 6 Nov 2015 16,900 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting missing

rear propshaft universal joint defective

Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 10,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 8,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 3,605 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 3,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 3,605 miles

bonnet cables

Fail 12 Nov 2009 3,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

bonnet cables

Pass 13 Nov 2008 3,608 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 3,605 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak at steerin box.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,106 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 2,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 1,767 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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A410 XNV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A410 XNV, 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 A410 XNV registered?

A410 XNV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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