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HIG 6203

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,113 mi
Last recorded140,113 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 6203
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 140,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 136,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,973 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front axle swivel joint seal damp

rear differential damp

Fail 8 Oct 2021 126,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front axle swivel joint seal damp

rear differential damp

Pass 30 Sep 2020 124,508 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 114,088 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 134,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

small leak from power steering

Fail 10 Sep 2008 134,510 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate fading

small leak from power steering

Pass 5 Sep 2007 132,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 129,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both front hubs

slight play in steering arm drop link balljoint

slight weep nearside front hub

slight weep power steering

Pass 6 Sep 2005 67,343 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

slight weep from power steering box

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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HIG 6203 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIG 6203, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HIG 6203 registered?

HIG 6203 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is HIG 6203 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 6203 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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