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A571 XCN

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,659 mi
Last recorded175,659 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 XCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 175,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 175,655 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 175,599 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A571 XCN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A571 XCN, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A571 XCN registered?

A571 XCN is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A571 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A571 XCN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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