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A510 XTG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,250 mi
Last recorded103,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA510 XTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 103,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 100,640 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive several standard land rover oil leaks from various components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 100,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injection Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR AXLE

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 97,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,637 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,487 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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A510 XTG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A510 XTG, 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 A510 XTG registered?

A510 XTG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1984.

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