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D101 OKR

1987 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,541 mi
Last recorded51,541 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD101 OKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 51,541 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring does not correctly locate when the suspension is returned to its normal running position (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring does not correctly locate when the suspension is returned to its normal running position (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 51,491 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 45,820 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2019 45,817 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake lever light not lighting up

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,663 miles

parking brake light inop

Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,238 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 28,238 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,565 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front ()

Nearside Coolant leak back of cylinder head area ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 18,565 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Fuel system component leaking side of engine area (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front ()

Nearside Coolant leak back of cylinder head area ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 6,381 miles

nearside front track rod end front locking nut just on nylock threeds

oil leak on transfer gearbox

Pass 2 May 2014 2,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11 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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D101 OKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D101 OKR, 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 D101 OKR registered?

D101 OKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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