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HHU 572X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,822 mi
Last recorded36,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 572X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,993 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,974 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front and rear body damage

rear under body rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,285 miles

both front leaf spring rear bushes split

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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HHU 572X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HHU 572X, 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

How do I check the history of HHU 572X?

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What year was HHU 572X registered?

HHU 572X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1981.

Is HHU 572X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHU 572X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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