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D148 DPG

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,717 mi
Last recorded167,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 DPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 167,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 166,191 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 166,182 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 164,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 164,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2007 163,681 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 163,664 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 162,023 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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D148 DPG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D148 DPG, 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 D148 DPG registered?

D148 DPG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D148 DPG safe to buy?

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