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D103 WYJ

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,260 mi
Last recorded126,260 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD103 WYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,247 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,750 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,190 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 115,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering damper bushes worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 112,036 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting upper door hinge pillar mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering damper bushes worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 104,584 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 99,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inside of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front steering damper near side bush worn

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member showing sign of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,271 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front steering damper near side bush worn

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S and O/S/R tyres showing sign of perishing

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear cross member showing sign of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,813 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 85,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,760 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 75,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,279 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 73,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 72,705 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 WYJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D103 WYJ, 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 D103 WYJ registered?

D103 WYJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D103 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D103 WYJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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