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FHO 288W

1980 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHO 288W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 85,614 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 85,612 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,577 miles

steering slightly stiff and notchy at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2018 84,577 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering slightly stiff and notchy at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,324 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 84,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 7 May 2016 84,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 84,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 83,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 83,705 miles

Cemtre exhaust bracket broken. System still secure.

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 83,417 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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FHO 288W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 FHO 288W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FHO 288W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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