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D158 VRM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

217,191 mi
Last recorded217,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD158 VRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 217,191 miles

front and rear suspension modified by rasing

Fail 3 Jul 2021 217,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

brake lines modified

front and rear suspension modified by rasing

indacators slow to operate

Pass 14 Jul 2020 214,259 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 214,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

transmission brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 212,727 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short under bonnet areas (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded/not affecting brake operation

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 209,691 miles

bulkhead corroded/out of testable arear

Fail 6 Feb 2016 209,689 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

bulkhead corroded/out of testable arear

Pass 4 Feb 2015 209,525 miles

All brake discs are rusty.

Chassis poor condition heavely welded.

Exhaust is very rusty,

Front coil spring are rusty,

Fail 3 Feb 2015 209,521 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake discs are rusty.

Chassis poor condition heavely welded.

Exhaust is very rusty,

Front coil spring are rusty,

Pass 17 Jan 2014 209,521 miles

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

underside rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2014 209,521 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front coil springs rusty

underside rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2013 209,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion to o/s and n/s front balkhead

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2013 209,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion to o/s and n/s front balkhead

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2012 208,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 208,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 207,375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 207,375 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 207,325 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 205,740 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 205,753 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion to nearside front floor

Fail 4 Dec 2008 204,167 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 204,167 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 203,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 203,198 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 196,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 186,541 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 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D158 VRM, 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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D158 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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