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D156 FOR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD156 FOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,983 miles

advise heavy corrosion in front bulkhead

advise slight play in n/s/front top swifel

rear shock absorber mouting bushes worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 137,659 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

n/s/f outrigger corroded

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s/f top and bottom swivels

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2008 132,549 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

movement in drop arm ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2007 127,615 miles

brake fluid level low

brake master cylinder area sheet of metal covering not seen

Pass 15 Aug 2006 121,646 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

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 FOR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FOR, 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 D156 FOR registered?

D156 FOR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D156 FOR safe to buy?

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