MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise heavy corrosion in front bulkhead
advise slight play in n/s/front top swifel
rear shock absorber mouting bushes worn
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
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
movement in drop arm ball joint
brake fluid level low
brake master cylinder area sheet of metal covering not seen
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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