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A653 XOA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,677 mi
Last recorded126,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 XOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 126,677 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 126,673 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,219 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 118,892 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides front hub free play ok for test

Fail 20 Sep 2006 118,869 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides front hub free play ok for test †

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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A653 XOA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A653 XOA, 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 A653 XOA registered?

A653 XOA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A653 XOA safe to buy?

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