MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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.
Is HSL 394W safe to buy?
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