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D111 FAS

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

193,154 mi
Last recorded193,154 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD111 FAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 193,154 miles

area around fuel filler neck appears washed clean, there is a slight smell of fuel around vehicle. vehicle presented with fuel tank nearly emtpy.

both front tires are running very close to radius arms on full lock, [both ways].

exhaust emmissions are high but passable

nearside front sidelight is inoperative but there is a built in sidelight inside headlamp unit

offside rear + nearside rear + nearside front seat belt webbings are in poor condition, both rear seat belt stalks are in poor condition

offside rear service brakes are a bit weaker than nearside rear brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2007 193,141 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

area around petrol tank filler neck has been washed clean, no leaks found

both front tires are running very close to radius arms when on full lock

both sets of front radius arm bushes in poor condition

engine oil is on minimum +coolant header tank was empty

ignition switch is faulty

nearside front sidelight is inoperative but there is a sidelight built into headlamp

offside rear+ nearside rear+ nearside front webbings in poor condition, rear seat belt stalks in poor condition

park brake cable is kinked on propshaft end

rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

slight play in both front swivel joints

Fail 31 May 2006 183,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2006 183,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 183,367 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside rear door not opening from outside

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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D111 FAS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D111 FAS, 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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D111 FAS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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