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HVO 577V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVO 577V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 144,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 143,197 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 138,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

minor play rear diff flange

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 138,827 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 138,820 miles

diff oil leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 138,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diff oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 138,816 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 138,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 138,751 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 138,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 138,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Sep 2009 138,706 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 138,570 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 138,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering damper bushers slightly worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 138,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 138,471 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 133,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 133,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

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

steering slight free play,not considered excessive

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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HVO 577V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 HVO 577V, 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 46 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 HVO 577V registered?

HVO 577V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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