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A940 XON

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,144 mi
Last recorded199,144 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 XON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 199,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 185,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers seat base. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust leak front joint, recommend further investigation.

front to rear chassis corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2020 168,909 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 168,909 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 155,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 155,279 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,073 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 136,073 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 134,176 miles

front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 95,422 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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A940 XON is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A940 XON, 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 A940 XON registered?

A940 XON is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A940 XON safe to buy?

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