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XRX 726

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,522 mi
Last recorded85,522 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRX 726
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,522 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,447 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,911 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XRX 726 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XRX 726, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRX 726?

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What year was XRX 726 registered?

XRX 726 is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 1983.

Is XRX 726 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRX 726 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRX 726 have outstanding finance?

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