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D106 BSA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,315 mi
Last recorded139,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 BSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 139,315 miles

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal has excessive free movement before brake engagement suspect incorrectly bled brakes. no obvious leaks (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 138,661 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 137,654 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,553 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,643 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,694 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 129,687 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 129,687 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,919 miles

slight play in steering u/j lower

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 111,555 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from rear dif

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,373 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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D106 BSA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 D106 BSA, 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 D106 BSA registered?

D106 BSA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D106 BSA safe to buy?

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