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D14 JJW

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,042 mi
Last recorded202,042 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 JJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 202,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 201,610 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 201,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 200,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 199,090 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 198,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 197,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 196,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 194,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 192,619 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 190,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 190,618 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 189,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Whole underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2013 183,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres have cracks / spilts not reaching cords

offside front trye cracked / spilt but not reaching cords

several oil leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2013 183,946 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres have cracking between tread pattern

both rear tyres have cracks / spilts not reaching cords

near side rear lower shock mounting slightly loose

offside front trye cracked / spilt but not reaching cords

several oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2012 183,032 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2012 183,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 182,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 182,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 180,585 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 180,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,920 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 17,920 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

turbo oil pipe leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2006 177,859 miles

slight play in drop arm

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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D14 JJW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D14 JJW, 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 D14 JJW registered?

D14 JJW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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