MOT Status
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39,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
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))
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))
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)
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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