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D106 GSP

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,744 mi
Last recorded1,744 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 GSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 1,744 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 1,744 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 1,517 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 1,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper not sitting correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 1,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 27 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 149,748 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 149,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 149,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,832 miles

corrosion on brake pipes. and brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2009 147,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes. and brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2008 146,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 146,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf side lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,825 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 43,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

rear chassis legs holed but not within a load bearing area

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 GSP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D106 GSP, 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 GSP registered?

D106 GSP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1987.

Is D106 GSP safe to buy?

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