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LHG 14T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Purple Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,443 mi
Last recorded110,443 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHG 14T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 110,443 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 109,882 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,556 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,582 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 19,682 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,332 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 19,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,753 miles

Front swivel seals weaping

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

Nearside rear hub seal weaping

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,533 miles

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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LHG 14T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 LHG 14T, 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 48 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 LHG 14T registered?

LHG 14T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is LHG 14T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHG 14T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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