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HHR 68K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,264 mi
Last recorded42,264 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 68K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,935 miles

Nearside Front Hub oil seals worn

Offside Front Hub oil seals worn

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 40,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub oil seals worn

Offside Front Hub oil seals worn

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Swivel seals worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,296 miles

Oil leak ()

rear seats removed

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,268 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,214 miles

Seatbelt anchorage points require attention

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 33,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,607 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 30,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,846 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,866 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewalls 7.50 R 16 108/106N

Front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,266 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,601 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 22,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,784 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 22,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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HHR 68K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 HHR 68K, 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 54 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 HHR 68K registered?

HHR 68K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1972.

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