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D133 FPO

1987 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,931 mi
Last recorded67,931 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD133 FPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 67,931 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 66,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,481 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 60,713 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front axle diff has leak on pinion seal

front no plate could be better

front steering spheres weeping oil

o/s/f half shaft hub cap missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

power steering pump has slight weep of oil

steering column noise on turning

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,270 miles

front axle diff has leak on pinion seal

front no plate could be better

front steering spheres weeping oil

o/s/f half shaft hub cap missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

power steering pump has slight weep of oil

steering column noise on turning

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,432 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 FPO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

D133 FPO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D133 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D133 FPO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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