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HFS 462N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFS 462N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 39,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 40,000 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Fail 19 Mar 2025 40,000 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,919 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Fail 15 Oct 2022 37,919 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 51,771 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 51,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 49,135 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 32,295 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,906 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear springs weak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,670 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,341 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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HFS 462N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HFS 462N, 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 HFS 462N registered?

HFS 462N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1975.

Is HFS 462N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFS 462N shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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