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D123 RDM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,953 mi
Last recorded144,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 RDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 144,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,525 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 131,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward joint, (steering linkage) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear joint (stabiliser rod) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 120,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,661 miles

major oil leaks

small splits in wipers

Fail 5 Feb 2010 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

major oil leaks

small splits in wipers

Fail 28 Jan 2009 110,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,345 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 106,707 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 106,707 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 97,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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D123 RDM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D123 RDM, 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 D123 RDM registered?

D123 RDM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D123 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D123 RDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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