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A571 XTL

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,018 mi
Last recorded24,018 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 XTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 24,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,742 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 23,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,623 miles

dampness on rear of offside front hub area

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,501 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 14,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,274 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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A571 XTL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A571 XTL, 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.

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What year was A571 XTL registered?

A571 XTL is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A571 XTL safe to buy?

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