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H25 HCB

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (27 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.1%

Mileage

8,863 mi
Last recorded8,863 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH25 HCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,535cc

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MOT History

27 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 8,863 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 8,862 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 184,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 14,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 183,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 8,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 182,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 6,960 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 182,183 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 181,103 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 180,152 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 177,423 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 173,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 169,650 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 165,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 159,968 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 156,652 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 151,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 144,803 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,060 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 128,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 128,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 122,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from both rear shock absorbers. advice replacement.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,511 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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H25 HCB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.1%.

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 H25 HCB, 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 H25 HCB registered?

H25 HCB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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