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D103 HPX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 HPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,121 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering component insecure drive belt (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,842 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,957 miles

Front stabilizer bar bushes have almost excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and has a cut in the tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 104,957 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front stabilizer bar bushes have almost excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and has a cut in the tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 94,412 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gear box

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,222 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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D103 HPX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D103 HPX, 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 D103 HPX registered?

D103 HPX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D103 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 HPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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