MOT Status
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116,155 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
all brake pipes greased
underside heavily corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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D145 VJX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 VJX, 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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How do I check the history of D145 VJX?
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What year was D145 VJX registered?
D145 VJX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1987.
Is D145 VJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for D145 VJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D145 VJX have outstanding finance?
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