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D100 VJC

1987 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,662 mi
Last recorded131,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD100 VJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 131,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak on rear axle on both hub ends

Pass 27 Jun 2011 131,153 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,231 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 130,228 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 128,219 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 128,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 127,807 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 123,150 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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D100 VJC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D100 VJC, 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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What year was D100 VJC registered?

D100 VJC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is D100 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D100 VJC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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