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D123 TCA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,130 mi
Last recorded239,130 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 TCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 239,130 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 229,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 228,686 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 226,946 miles

advise all flexi hoses perished

advise all front indicator lenses faded

advise both front and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

advise corrosion in rear crossmembers

advise drivers seatbelt frayed and slight cuts

advise n/s/r indicator and o/s/r stop tail light lense faded

advise slight cut in top radiator hose

advise slight leak from gearbox

advise slight leak from power steering box

advise slight lift in o/s draglink end and n/s rubber split

advise slight lift in upper steering column uj

advise tick over poor

Fail 2 Nov 2010 226,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise all flexi hoses perished

advise all front indicator lenses faded

advise both front and n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

advise corrosion in rear crossmembers

advise drivers seatbelt frayed and slight cuts

advise n/s/r indicator and o/s/r stop tail light lense faded

advise slight cut in top radiator hose

advise slight leak from gearbox

advise slight leak from power steering box

advise slight lift in o/s draglink end and n/s rubber split

advise slight lift in upper steering column uj

advise tick over poor

Pass 28 Aug 2009 225,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 28 Aug 2009 225,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Sep 2008 220,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 210,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 198,121 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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D123 TCA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCA, 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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D123 TCA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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