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D158 ELN

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 102,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 102,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 94,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 94,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,573 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,467 miles

front inner brake pads low...................

Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,897 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 ELN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ELN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D158 ELN registered?

D158 ELN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D158 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D158 ELN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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