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D12 NLO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,666 mi
Last recorded156,666 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 NLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 156,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,526 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear bump stops missing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 155,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear bump stops missing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 151,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,492 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 150,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 150,453 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 150,452 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 150,434 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested Oil pressure light flickering on idle (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Both arch liners corroded

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,318 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,853 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,413 miles

Nearside trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 146,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 144,868 miles

Front diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2016 144,838 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 142,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear diff casings leaking oil

Fail 4 Apr 2015 142,565 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear diff casings leaking oil

o/s rear drum leaking oil

Pass 8 Apr 2014 138,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 137,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,303 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 134,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 132,069 miles

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front seats base support outer edges corroded

Oil leak

Rear spare wheel support bolts protruding from rear door

Fail 14 Mar 2012 132,069 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front seats base support outer edges corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear spare wheel support bolts protruding from rear door

Pass 10 Mar 2011 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear floor crossmembers corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 128,481 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear floor crossmembers corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 127,343 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 127,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 123,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 119,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 115,896 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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D12 NLO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D12 NLO, 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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D12 NLO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1987.

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