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B24 DEF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,708 mi
Last recorded129,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 129,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 126,972 miles

Nearside Rear dampness on brake back plate

Pass 31 Mar 2022 126,190 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 126,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 123,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017

Slight play at rear wheel bearings

Various corroded sections around chassis

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 19 Aug 2017

Electrical wiring insecure Various around dashboard (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Oil residue around nearside rear brake drum

Play at offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Slight oil residue around steering box

Various corrosion around chassis sections

Pass 12 Jul 2016
Pass 29 Jul 2015
Pass 14 Jun 2014 159,596 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 159,589 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre inner side got traces of oil around it

Pass 28 Jun 2011 157,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 157,026 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 156,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 156,389 miles

Both sides rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 156,131 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 156,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 156,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 155,051 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 155,039 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front hub seal weaping

slight movement n/s rear lower shock bush

slight movement n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 153,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 153,080 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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B24 DEF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 B24 DEF, 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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B24 DEF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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