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A742 XDM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA742 XDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 128,245 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Has Corrosion But Rigid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PIT MAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 126,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,644 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,490 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,483 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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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A742 XDM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A742 XDM, 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 A742 XDM registered?

A742 XDM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A742 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A742 XDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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