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D145 FUW

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD145 FUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 180,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 178,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 177,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 173,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 172,885 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 168,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 168,197 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 162,811 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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D145 FUW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 D145 FUW, 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 D145 FUW registered?

D145 FUW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D145 FUW safe to buy?

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