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D124 CNV

1987 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,224 mi
Last recorded4,224 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 CNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 4,224 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 7,143 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 3,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 15 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 143,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 143,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 137,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 136,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 134,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 128,871 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 123,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 122,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 121,255 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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D124 CNV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D124 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D124 CNV registered?

D124 CNV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D124 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 CNV shows 15 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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