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HSL 394W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,346 mi
Last recorded61,346 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 394W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,971 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight misting from front ball swivels rear and front diff pinions o/s/rear foot brake lower than o/s/rear but still meets requirements

slight oil leaks from front and rear diff pinions slight misting from front ball swivels

Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,880 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight misting from front ball swivels rear and front diff pinions o/s/rear foot brake lower than o/s/rear but still meets requirements

slight oil leaks from front and rear diff pinions slight misting from front ball swivels

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slightly corroded at front steering balls os and ns front also slight dampness oil slight misting of oil at steering box front and rear diff pinion seals and hydraulic pump on near side of transfer box

Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,956 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slightly corroded at front steering balls os and ns front also slight dampness oil slight misting of oil at steering box front and rear diff pinion seals and hydraulic pump on near side of transfer box

Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,874 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 459,987 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2007 45,979 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,171 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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HSL 394W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HSL 394W, 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.

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What year was HSL 394W registered?

HSL 394W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1981.

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