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D157 TTA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests41 (21 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate51.2%

Mileage

112,623 mi
Last recorded112,623 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 TTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 20 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,623 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 112,616 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,339 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to nearside and offside front brake backplates.

Engine slightly smokey.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged [Slightly opaque] (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 112,339 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to nearside and offside front brake backplates.

Engine slightly smokey.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged [Slightly opaque] (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,185 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front brake backplates.

Engine slightly smokey.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 112,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger stabilising bar . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside and offside front brake backplates.

Engine slightly smokey.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,813 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front brake backplates.

Engine slightly smokey.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,416 miles

Corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Engine slightly smokey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 111,403 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Engine slightly smokey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,306 miles

Engine slightly smokey

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside tow bar slightly corroded

Corrosion to front brakes back plates

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front brakes back plates

Engine slightly smokey

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside tow bar slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,324 miles

Corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Engine slightly smokey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 109,319 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Centre strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Centre strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Engine slightly smokey

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,074 miles

Corrosion around bonnet latch pin

Exhaust slightly smokey

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Fail 11 Sep 2018 107,069 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure parking rod from brake (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around bonnet latch pin

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front offside and nearside brake back plates

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,058 miles

Corrosion to front of bonnet around latch pin.

Oil leak Engine ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 105,052 miles

Central Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front of bonnet around latch pin.

Low reading offside rear brake

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,660 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,660 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,948 miles

Corrosion to front of bonnet

Corrosion to nearside front outer chassis

Corrosion to nearside rear centre outrigger

Corrosion to rear fuel tank outrigger

Excessive corrosion to nearside front outrigger

Excessive corrosion to rear offside and nearside cross member

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 60mm (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,866 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion A post (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion A post (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head and A post (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front/Centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside rear centre outrigger

Corrosion to rear fuel tank outrigger

Excessive corrosion to rear offside and nearside cross member

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 70mm (2.2.A.1a)

Excessive corrosion to nearside front outrigger

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,629 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,821 miles

40 mm movement at circumference of steering wheel

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

Battery inaccessible under passenger seat

Corrosion to o/s bodywork & O/S 'A' post but not sharp edges.

O/S front door frame weak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,821 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

40 mm movement at circumference of steering wheel

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

Battery inaccessible under passenger seat

Bonnet cable requires replacing / adjusting

Clutch pedal pad missing.

Corrosion to o/s bodywork & O/S 'A' post but not sharp edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S front door frame weak

O/S wiper blade split on ends.

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,299 miles

Corrosion to bulkhead but not likely to cause injury to other road users.

Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear fuel tank and body outriggers.

N/S wiper blade split on end

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to bulkhead but not likely to cause injury to other road users.

Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear fuel tank and body outriggers.

N/S wiper blade split on end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Unable to assess condition of brake pipe above centre chassis.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,012 miles

Centre/rear nearside body mounting pipe corroded

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing inside of tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre/rear nearside body mounting pipe corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade split on end

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing inside of tread

Oil level low

Steering drop arm ball joint boot split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,168 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside A post

corrosion to rear offside and nearside rear cross member.nearside rear centre body mounting tube.and nearside front centre outrigger.

slight play rear diff mounting ball joint

Fail 25 Aug 2010 86,168 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside A post

corrosion to rear offside and nearside rear cross member.nearside rear centre body mounting tube.and nearside front centre outrigger.

slight play rear diff mounting ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,095 miles

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

corrosion and sharpe edges to nearside front bull bar

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,086 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

A lot of travel on parking brake lever

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion and sharpe edges to nearside front bull bar

rear brakes noisy when applied

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 79,930 miles

Spare tyre defective

excessive corrosion to front bull bar

Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,924 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

excessive corrosion to front bull bar

front tyres 2-2.5mm[tracking]

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,059 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,059 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside front bull bar .

offside front tyre worn inside of tread.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,604 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 72,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2005 69,123 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 69,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion to bodywork.Corrosion to bull bar

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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 TTA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.2%.

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 TTA, 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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D157 TTA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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