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D139 BSA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,457 mi
Last recorded198,457 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD139 BSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 198,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 196,548 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 193,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 193,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing drop (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 186,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 186,100 miles

Nearside 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))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 181,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 174,074 miles

steering joint from steering box slighy worn

Fail 4 Feb 2019 174,074 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering joint from steering box slighy worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 162,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 160,497 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 160,497 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play top (2.1.5)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing broken (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 153,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 153,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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D139 BSA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D139 BSA, 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 D139 BSA registered?

D139 BSA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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