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D133 ALC

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,217 mi
Last recorded88,217 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD133 ALC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,217 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,213 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Both Front Hubs Slight Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing/Cracking but cannot see cords

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,201 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 87,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,312 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,490 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 83,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 80,942 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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D133 ALC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D133 ALC, 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 D133 ALC registered?

D133 ALC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D133 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D133 ALC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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