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H8 TYO

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,531 mi
Last recorded212,531 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 TYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 212,531 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 4 Apr 2022 211,280 miles

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

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

oil leak from front differential

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 6 Feb 2021 208,398 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 203,518 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 203,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 196,884 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 196,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 189,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 181,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 172,865 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 163,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 152,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 152,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,794 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 138,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 128,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 121,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,245 miles

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS AND BELTS AS STOWED

Fail 6 Nov 2008 113,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEATS AND BELTS AS STOWED

Pass 3 Nov 2007 103,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,429 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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H8 TYO is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H8 TYO, 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 H8 TYO registered?

H8 TYO is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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