MOT Status
ValidMileage
193,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID/LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body mount / Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to rear crossmember mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D143 FHT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 D143 FHT, 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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D143 FHT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1987.
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