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A420 XSX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,603 mi
Last recorded173,603 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA420 XSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 173,603 miles

wheel arch panels corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 170,810 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to body

Pass 24 May 2022 169,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 166,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 164,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 159,476 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion to body

Pass 6 Apr 2018 157,224 miles

some corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Apr 2017 154,554 miles

some corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Apr 2016 151,505 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,311 miles

chassis heavily plated and welded

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2015 146,309 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 144,752 miles

all body mountings corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2012 144,748 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

all body mountings corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2011 142,253 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 142,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 141,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 139,057 miles

some corrosion to all vehicle

Pass 17 May 2008 137,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 131,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all chassis heavily plated

some corrosion to brake pipes

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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A420 XSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A420 XSX, 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 A420 XSX registered?

A420 XSX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A420 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A420 XSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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