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D161 YGX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

209,182 mi
Last recorded209,182 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 YGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 209,182 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 199,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front hub bolt broken

Fail 16 Jan 2017 199,986 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front hub bolt broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 187,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front halfshaft bolt broken

VIN plate insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2016 187,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Y arm mount bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front halfshaft bolt broken

VIN plate insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2015 176,490 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 176,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 173,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 173,210 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 173,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 173,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 159,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

o/s front bump stop missing.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 159,767 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

o/s front bump stop missing.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 156,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 135,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 127,501 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 127,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 121,183 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 121,182 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear door step insecure

offside rear hub contaminated

steering box leaking

vacuum pipes split

Pass 13 Dec 2005 114,692 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 2 Dec 2005 114,617 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

many areas corroding some deterioration to suspension etc steering rather stiff brake spongey nearside mirror damaged brake rubber worn clutch missing trim loose steps loose steering box damp

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 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 D161 YGX, 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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D161 YGX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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