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D130 ELL

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD130 ELL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 150,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 149,046 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 149,046 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,788 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED

ALL WELDING REPAIRS POOR AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

EXHAUST AT REAR OF CAR RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEG

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL

OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED

OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMEING WHITE

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MAINFOLED TO EXHAUST PIPE

UPRATTED SUSPENSION FITTED

WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/SEAMSEALED

Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED

ALL WELDING REPAIRS POOR AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

EXHAUST AT REAR OF CAR RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSIS LEG

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATING

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHS DETERATED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL

OFF ROAD TYRES FITTED

OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMEING WHITE

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATING

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MAINFOLED TO EXHAUST PIPE

UPRATTED SUSPENSION FITTED

Fail 28 May 2011 125,779 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED

ALL WELDING REPAIR ON REAR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY SEAM SEALED/UNDERSEALED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

DESIEL KNOCK

EXHAUST RUNS CLOSE TO CHASSWIS

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER (BOTH)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT SPHERE LEAKING OIL

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERATING

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR REAR BUSH DETREATED

OFFROAD TYRES FITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSHS DETERATING

OFFSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMIG WHITE

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM REAR REAR BUSH DETREATED

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

POOR WELDING REPAIR TO REAR CROSS MEMBER

REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERATEING

UPRATED SUSPENSION FITTED

Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 124,219 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2009 123,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 123,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 123,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 123,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 123,182 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 123,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 122,701 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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D130 ELL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D130 ELL, 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 D130 ELL registered?

D130 ELL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1987.

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