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CDZ 5594

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,481 mi
Last recorded154,481 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 5594
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 154,481 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 154,481 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 153,004 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All chassis and floor area Rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 150,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 149,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 149,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,206 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 148,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 145,347 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 145,347 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 143,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 141,733 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,050 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Sep 2009 139,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 139,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 138,759 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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CDZ 5594 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CDZ 5594, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CDZ 5594 registered?

CDZ 5594 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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