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HC53 HNE

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 25cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,609 mi
Last recorded74,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine25cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,609 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security X member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,998 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *ALL TYRES* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 66,667 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,974 miles

general underside rusting to body/chassis been standing

rear seats not in use at test

Fail 31 Mar 2022 64,972 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure pump fitting broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

general underside corrosion to chassis/body been standing

leaks to both front hub seals

rear seat belt not in use ti me of test not testedfully

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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HC53 HNE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 25cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HC53 HNE, 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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What year was HC53 HNE registered?

HC53 HNE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1980.

Is HC53 HNE safe to buy?

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