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D104 YOO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,662 mi
Last recorded111,662 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 YOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 111,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 110,944 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 110,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 110,764 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 110,764 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 110,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT OIL SWEAT

Fail 15 Jul 2022 109,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer HUB SEAL HAS SLIGHT OIL SWEAT

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 106,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,263 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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D104 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D104 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 D104 YOO registered?

D104 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D104 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D104 YOO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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