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HEN 720N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEN 720N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,843 miles

fuel pump damp but does not appear to be leaking at time of MOT test

Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,843 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under steering column (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear most (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pump damp but does not appear to be leaking at time of MOT test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,644 miles

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,392 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 62,184 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 62,182 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 60,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front bull bar loose

Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HEN 720N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HEN 720N, 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.

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What year was HEN 720N registered?

HEN 720N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1975.

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