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D156 ELN

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 ELN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 101,244 miles

play in steering box from steering wheel just in spec

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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D156 ELN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D156 ELN, 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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How do I check the history of D156 ELN?

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What year was D156 ELN registered?

D156 ELN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D156 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D156 ELN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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