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D148 TTA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

260,549 mi
Last recorded260,549 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 260,549 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 259,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2015 259,341 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2015 259,341 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 258,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,800 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 25,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 257,445 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 257,445 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 256,867 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 TTA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D148 TTA, 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 TTA registered?

D148 TTA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1987.

Is D148 TTA safe to buy?

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