MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Inner Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
n/s/r mud gaurd insecure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r chassis corroded
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D152 SMJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D152 SMJ, 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 D152 SMJ registered?
D152 SMJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1987.
Is D152 SMJ safe to buy?
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