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A60 MCX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,113 mi
Last recorded154,113 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA60 MCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 154,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 153,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,667 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 153,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,054 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 153,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 149,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 146,166 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 146,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (marked) (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,364 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 139,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,521 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 136,521 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 135,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 127,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 119,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 115,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 110,938 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2006 110,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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A60 MCX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A60 MCX, 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 A60 MCX registered?

A60 MCX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A60 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A60 MCX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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