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E1 HRM

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 128,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 128,768 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only cleaning half of windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only cleaning half of windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bothsides with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 128,203 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 126,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 126,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 125,484 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,331 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes to caliper showing bad corrosion started (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking oil out of seals (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Coils showing corrosion started (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded Coils showing bad corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate looks to be de-laminating or moisture from weather got in between laminates (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 122,485 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes to caliper showing bad corrosion started (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking oil out of seals (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working twin 5/21w bulb (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Coils showing corrosion started (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded Coils showing bad corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate looks to be de-laminating or moisture from weather got in between laminates (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,836 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front exhaust pipe heat shield has mounting clamps corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play started in steering box

Pass 25 Apr 2014 119,971 miles

Engine Oil Leak - Suspect oil pressure sender switch leak.

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,608 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,703 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,089 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 106,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,669 miles

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

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2007 97,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 97,035 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod bent

Pass 24 Apr 2006 93,619 miles

front rear propshaft uj not fitted correctly

handbrake travel needs adjustment

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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E1 HRM is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 E1 HRM, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E1 HRM registered?

E1 HRM is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is E1 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 HRM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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