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D120 FDG

1987 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 FDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,738 miles

Corrosion to OSF floor

Corrosion to OSF seat mount

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 124,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 121,466 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,860 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 75,505 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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D120 FDG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D120 FDG, 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

How do I check the history of D120 FDG?

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What year was D120 FDG registered?

D120 FDG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1987.

Is D120 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D120 FDG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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