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D160 VRM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,876 mi
Last recorded188,876 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 VRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 188,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 188,875 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affects lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 185,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 181,839 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 181,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 180,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 180,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 178,911 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 178,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 176,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 172,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 168,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 166,681 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 162,220 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 161,480 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,727 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 100,727 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 159,890 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 159,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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D160 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D160 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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What year was D160 VRM registered?

D160 VRM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D160 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 VRM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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