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D155 NKJ

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,406 mi
Last recorded191,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 NKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 191,406 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 191,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pannard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 189,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front swivel hub seals leaking

chassis hevily blacked up

Pass 20 Feb 2024 186,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 186,284 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 185,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 184,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 183,412 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 182,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 181,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 179,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 178,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 176,976 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 175,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 174,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 172,323 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 171,558 miles

exhaust silencer removed

Fail 13 Jan 2012 171,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer removed

Pass 18 Dec 2010 171,588 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 171,554 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 163,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

charging light flickers

Fail 3 Oct 2009 163,488 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

charging light flickers

Pass 3 Oct 2008 153,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 142,814 miles

corrosion in rear valance

slight wear in n/s rear top shockabsorber bushes

Pass 21 Aug 2006 135,085 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 135,085 miles

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

engine oil leak.

o/s and n/s drag link,ball joint gaiters split.

oil leak on n/s front hub.

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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D155 NKJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D155 NKJ, 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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D155 NKJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1987.

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