MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion to underside
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs in poor condition
Rear discs corroded
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
water hose split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak on front rear axle hub seals
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil & grease leaking from front & rear hubs/joints
oil leaks on engine & transmission
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil & grease leaking from front & rear hubs/joints
oil leaks on engine & transmission
service brake only just passed
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front steering joints leaking oil
oil leak from gearbox
oil leaking from rear half shafts
battery holder slightly corroded
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery holder slightly corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advisery ; front swivels leaking
advisery ; o/side front brake binding on
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
(advise) both front swivel joints to wheels pitted and wearing also seals leaking reccomend replacment
(advise) sterring box creeking when sterring moved through full lock to lock
(advise) wiring hanging down from front
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
advisery ; steering damper leaking fluid
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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HWX 286Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HWX 286Y, 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 43 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 HWX 286Y registered?
HWX 286Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1983.
Is HWX 286Y safe to buy?
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