MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
general underside rusting to body/chassis been standing
rear seats not in use at test
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?
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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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