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D104 HFK

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 HFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 117,730 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn transfer end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking oil on pads and disc (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed under bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

foot well holed n/s/f

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,454 miles

3 bump stops missing. vehicle modified for motorsport use

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,454 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device ineffective drop arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

3 bump stops missing. vehicle modified for motorsport use

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,765 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,357 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 114,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 109,209 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 109,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 107,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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D104 HFK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D104 HFK, 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 D104 HFK registered?

D104 HFK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D104 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D104 HFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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