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D102 YOO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD102 YOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 106,678 miles

Offside Front corrosion to floor

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

Pass 3 May 2019 104,363 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when switched on main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced when switched on main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 96,677 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

drivers floor corroded

headlights blurred

indicator switch worn but still functions

n/s/f lower door hinge area corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

passenger floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear registration plate bulb getting dull

Pass 24 May 2014 90,985 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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D102 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D102 YOO, 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 D102 YOO registered?

D102 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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