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D11 HSE

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,190 mi
Last recorded149,190 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 149,132 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 149,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 144,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,275 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,275 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 111,322 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,624 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 106,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 100,571 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 100,566 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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D11 HSE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D11 HSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D11 HSE registered?

D11 HSE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1987.

Is D11 HSE safe to buy?

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