CarVerify

Free Car Check

1987 AG

2015 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 6300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,662 mi
Last recorded37,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration1987 AG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 37,662 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 29,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 24,015 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 14,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2020 12,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,743 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 12,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

1987 AG is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,493 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 1987 AG, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1987 AG?

You can check the full history of 1987 AG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1987 AG registered?

1987 AG is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is 1987 AG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1987 AG 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.

Does 1987 AG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 1987 AG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.