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D151 MKL

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,667 mi
Last recorded49,667 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 MKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image slightly affected but not considered likely to dazzle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The only main beam headlamps are the auxiliary lamps which operate when main beam is selected

Fail 19 Dec 2023 47,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image slightly affected but not considered likely to dazzle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp dim

The only main beam headlamps are the auxiliary lamps which operate when main beam is selected

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,434 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 47,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,421 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,357 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 47,351 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear axle 'A' bar joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,070 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,053 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,848 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,282 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear hub leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,371 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,354 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,329 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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D151 MKL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D151 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D151 MKL registered?

D151 MKL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D151 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D151 MKL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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