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D114 DDU

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD114 DDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe from centre box to rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,041 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,482 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 84,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 84,157 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 84,154 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 82,933 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 82,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 81,162 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 81,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLANGE,LEAKING. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 80,189 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 79,142 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,090 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 79,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 78,990 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 78,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 78,915 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 78,827 miles

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

front hub seals slight leak

Pass 25 May 2010 78,733 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 78,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 77,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,912 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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D114 DDU is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D114 DDU, 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 D114 DDU registered?

D114 DDU is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D114 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D114 DDU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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