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D125 SNF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 SNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,000 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 100,000 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember corroded inner and outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre thread slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 100,000 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre thread slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak REAR DIFF ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

chassis and outriggers corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 10,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,955 miles

exaust front pipe loose

slight restriction on handbrake movement

Fail 1 Oct 2010 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exaust front pipe loose

slight restriction on handbrake movement

Pass 6 Oct 2009 98,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 94,805 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,465 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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D125 SNF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D125 SNF, 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 D125 SNF registered?

D125 SNF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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