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D159 HEL

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,167 mi
Last recorded32,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 HEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,885 miles

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

n/s front floor has slight surface corrosion, not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 22,777 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 21,397 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion o/s and n/s front floors †

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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D159 HEL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D159 HEL, 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 D159 HEL registered?

D159 HEL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D159 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 HEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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