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D158 EDX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 EDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 105,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 105,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 103,930 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 103,314 miles

engine & gearbox slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 102,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,490 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,852 miles

Central Front power steering pipes weeping oil slightly

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

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,354 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 96,212 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,458 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,505 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,009 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,057 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 75,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,900 miles

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

rear chassis crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2007 73,896 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear chassis crossmember corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,116 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 72,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 69,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,978 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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D158 EDX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D158 EDX, 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 D158 EDX registered?

D158 EDX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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