MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
emits slight smoke on acceleration
rear chassis coroded
slight play from offside front wheel bearing
o/s/r metal brakepipe surface corrossion.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HWS 52 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 HWS 52, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HWS 52?
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What year was HWS 52 registered?
HWS 52 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is HWS 52 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HWS 52 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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