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HDE 776N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,662 mi
Last recorded137,662 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 776N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 137,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 127,055 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,807 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 113,717 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,902 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,656 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak n/s/r hub seal

Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,165 miles

rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,458 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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HDE 776N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 HDE 776N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDE 776N?

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What year was HDE 776N registered?

HDE 776N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1975.

Is HDE 776N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDE 776N shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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