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HEU 193N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,877 mi
Last recorded111,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEU 193N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 111,877 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s flap adrift

Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,173 miles

off side and near side rear chassis legs rusty

off side and near side rear crossmember rusty.

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,364 miles

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 23 Dec 2009 104,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,396 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,396 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 98,799 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 93,496 miles

rear brakes low readings

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,411 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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HEU 193N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HEU 193N, 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

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What year was HEU 193N registered?

HEU 193N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1975.

Is HEU 193N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEU 193N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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