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D120 CNV

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 CNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 167,163 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 167,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 162,578 miles

Centre front seat has been removed for retest.

Chasiss corroded in verious places.

Nearside shock asorber turret is corroded.

Offside engine mounting nut has fallen off.

Rear bump stops are missing.

Rear propshaft UJ is worn in one place ( rusty poweder coming out )

Sharp edges have been tapped over. Tempary repair.

Slight play in drag link nearside ball joint.

Suspect a possible leak from PAS pump unit.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 162,576 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chasiss corroded in verious places.

Nearside shock asorber turret is corroded.

Offside engine mounting nut has fallen off.

Rear bump stops are missing.

Rear propshaft UJ is worn in one place ( rusty poweder coming out )

Slight play in drag link nearside ball joint.

Suspect a possible leak from PAS pump unit.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 162,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

all chassis members badly corroded

n/s front door catch difficult to operate

play in o/s steering king pin ( close to nacceptable limit)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 153,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 153,700 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 150,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 150,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D120 CNV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D120 CNV, 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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D120 CNV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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