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D142 OUG

1987 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

266,111 mi
Last recorded266,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD142 OUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 266,111 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 262,539 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel just passes (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 23 Aug 2024 262,535 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated suspect half shaft seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight sweat at half shaft outer seal

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both outers (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel just passes (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

battery tray corroded , strongly suggest having this repaired

Pass 16 Aug 2023 259,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 256,973 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 254,052 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 250,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 244,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 242,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 237,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 233,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015
Pass 28 Oct 2014 223,019 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,973 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 219,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 215,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 213,871 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 213,425 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 206,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 193,797 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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D142 OUG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D142 OUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D142 OUG registered?

D142 OUG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D142 OUG safe to buy?

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