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A665 XSF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,693 mi
Last recorded105,693 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA665 XSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,623 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 73,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,816 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,145 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 1,396 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

both front Side repeaters not fitted

rear fog light not fiited

rear tipper not fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 161,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 143,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 123,612 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 123,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

steering switch gear loose

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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A665 XSF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A665 XSF, 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 A665 XSF registered?

A665 XSF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A665 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A665 XSF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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