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A605 XWG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,844 mi
Last recorded143,844 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA605 XWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 143,844 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,105 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 132,012 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,568 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,212 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,049 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,202 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,147 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,911 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,050 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight freeplay atsteering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,396 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,396 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,710 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 44,710 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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A605 XWG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A605 XWG, 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 A605 XWG registered?

A605 XWG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A605 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A605 XWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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