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D161 PVS

1987 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,294 mi
Last recorded254,294 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 PVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 254,294 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 254,294 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 248,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 248,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 238,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front a pillar corroded

offside front a pillar corroded

offside front floor has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2010 238,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

offside front hub leaking

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front a pillar corroded

offside front a pillar corroded

offside front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2009 226,911 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 212,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear crossmeber corroded

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 28 Mar 2007 197,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 182,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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D161 PVS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D161 PVS, 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 D161 PVS registered?

D161 PVS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D161 PVS safe to buy?

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