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D120 LWN

1987 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,728 mi
Last recorded168,728 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 LWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 168,728 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hazard switch damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 152,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 152,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 138,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 124,621 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 113,311 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 112,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LWN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWN, 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 D120 LWN registered?

D120 LWN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D120 LWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D120 LWN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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