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HEC 902X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 902X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,566 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,015 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,870 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,560 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,118 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 84,093 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both rear and n/s front tyres have cuts and are perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,225 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are perished and have cuts

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,356 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

oil leck on rear axel

Pass 16 May 2006 81,600 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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HEC 902X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 HEC 902X, 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 45 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 HEC 902X registered?

HEC 902X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1981.

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