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D109 TNO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD109 TNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 116,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 116,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 116,080 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 115,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 115,606 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 115,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 115,212 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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D109 TNO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D109 TNO, 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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How do I check the history of D109 TNO?

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What year was D109 TNO registered?

D109 TNO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D109 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D109 TNO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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