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A13 SWB

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 104,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 104,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,742 miles

offside headlamp slightly reduced in power

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 91,557 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lots of handbrake travel

nearside headlamp unit cracked but not affecting pattern

nearside rear brake disc slightly grooved on inner

nearside rear inner pad very low

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,557 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lots of handbrake travel

nearside headlamp unit cracked but not affecting pattern

nearside rear brake disc slightly grooved on inner

nearside rear inner pad very low

Fail 26 Oct 2007 85,687 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,687 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,968 miles

slight leak from both rear hub seals

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2005 70,012 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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A13 SWB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A13 SWB, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 SWB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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