MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,446 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
NSF SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT ON MOUTINNG IS RUSTY
OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL
Rear inner and outer crossmemeber is rusting badly in a few other place
WE HAVE REMOVED THE WHOLE TOW BAR UNIT AS ASKED AND RETEST
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
NSF SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT ON MOUTINNG IS RUSTY
OSF SIDE LAMP IS DULL
Rear inner and outer crossmemeber is rusting badly in a few other place
FOG LAMP BULB HAD COME OUT OF THE HOLDER
NSF SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE BOTTOM.
FOG LAMP BULB HAD COME OUT OF THE HOLDER
NSF SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET HAS STARTED TO RUST AT THE BOTTOM.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear foot brake performance slightly low
slight dampness on nearside rear brake back plate
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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D159 VJK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 D159 VJK, 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 VJK registered?
D159 VJK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1987.
Is D159 VJK safe to buy?
The MOT history for D159 VJK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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