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A674 XMO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,904 mi
Last recorded49,904 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA674 XMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,904 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,904 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,904 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,904 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,904 miles

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

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,904 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,904 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,904 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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A674 XMO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A674 XMO, 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 A674 XMO registered?

A674 XMO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A674 XMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A674 XMO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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