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D105 UFM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,415 mi
Last recorded235,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD105 UFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 235,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 213,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 211,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front hub seal weaping

offside front hub seal weaping

Pass 4 Jul 2008 206,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 199,984 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 199,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 191,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 191,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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D105 UFM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D105 UFM, 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 D105 UFM registered?

D105 UFM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D105 UFM safe to buy?

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