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HIL 8482

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,229 mi
Last recorded222,229 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8482
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 222,229 miles

Near side front constant velocity joint rubber dust cover has been removed

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front constant velocity joint rubber dust cover has been removed

Oil leak

Oil leak from stearing box

Fail 7 Sep 2011 222,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from stearing box

Pass 1 Sep 2010 215,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 212,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 212,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

electrical wiring at rear crossmember exposed and uninsulated

Pass 5 Sep 2008 204,768 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 204,768 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 200,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 200,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

o/s and n/s/f radius rod bushes slightly woprn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 197,117 miles

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

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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HIL 8482 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 HIL 8482, 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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HIL 8482 is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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