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D157 PFJ

1987 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,552 mi
Last recorded149,552 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 PFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 149,552 miles

no lights fitted @ time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 147,518 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 147,510 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all tyres have perishing and cuts to side walls and tyre tread,steering damper bush worn,

Pass 7 Oct 2011 145,366 miles

front o/s wing damaged but no sharp edge, large off road tyres fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front o/s wing damaged but no sharp edge, large off road tyres fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 142,875 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 140,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail pipe exits via rear side panel

Fail 21 Sep 2009 140,869 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tail pipe exits via rear side panel

Pass 24 Sep 2008 137,732 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 137,713 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 137,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 133,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 130,888 miles

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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D157 PFJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D157 PFJ, 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 D157 PFJ registered?

D157 PFJ is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1987.

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