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HTU 518N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 518N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,953 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2016 64,927 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,855 miles

Offside Front wires fouling on steering rod from box

Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,843 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wires fouling on steering rod from box

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,950 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all front and rear suspension bushes cracked

all leaf springs corroded

front diff seal leaking oil

full floor and chassi corroded and covered in underseal unable to check fully

oil leak at engine and gearbox

slight play in all front steering joints

Fail 15 Jul 2014 60,949 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all front and rear suspension bushes cracked

all leaf springs corroded

front diff seal leaking oil

full floor and chassi corroded and covered in underseal unable to check fully

oil leak at engine and gearbox

slight play in all front steering joints

Pass 10 May 2013 60,848 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 60,848 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wipers poor.

oil leak from engine area

slight oil leak from both front suspension svivel joints

Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,540 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear electric socket for trailer insecure

Slight bind on brakes front and rear

Spare wheel security could be improved

Fail 18 Nov 2010 4,540 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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HTU 518N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTU 518N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTU 518N registered?

HTU 518N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1975.

Is HTU 518N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 518N shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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