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1987 J

2014 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,729 mi
Last recorded16,729 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Land Rover Defender41,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1987 J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 16,729 miles

Front front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 16,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front diff input shaft oil seal has a slight leak - could use a new seal and check oil level

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is cracked but pattern is ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 16,357 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 16,115 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 16,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 16,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 15,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bracak pips corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 14,604 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 14,502 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,236 miles

Rear play in the rear prop shaft rear uj not a reason for rejection at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2017 11,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hitting coil spring on full lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bush between the axle and bar (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear play in the rear prop shaft rear uj not a reason for rejection at time of test

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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1987 J is a 2014 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 41,633 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 1987 J, 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 12 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1987 J registered?

1987 J is a 2014 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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