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D148 UJC

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 UJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 128,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 127,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 126,491 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 123,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,644 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 107,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,921 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,915 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rodend (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 80,749 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 74,800 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 UJC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

D148 UJC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D148 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D148 UJC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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