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B546 MAD

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,376 mi
Last recorded148,376 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB546 MAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 148,376 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,570 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

steering wheel poor construction

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

steering wheel poor construction

Pass 2 May 2018 145,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 May 2018 145,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 141,552 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 135,165 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 135,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 132,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 129,873 miles

Both front spheres leaking slightly

Fail 16 May 2014 129,873 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front spheres leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2012 125,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 208,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 206,215 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 202,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 197,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 188,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 176,258 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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B546 MAD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B546 MAD, 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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B546 MAD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1987.

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