MOT Status
ValidMileage
210,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn plus oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe no pin lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bumpstop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn plus oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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D148 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?
D148 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D148 YOO safe to buy?
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