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D162 OTG

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 OTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 145,384 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive T/box seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,308 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 142,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 142,093 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 140,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 138,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,017 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 137,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning lamp not lit (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 137,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 136,088 miles

lower steering box oil seal weeping

slight play steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2016 135,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,245 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis cross-member corroded on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 133,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 132,771 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 131,757 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

steering box output shaft seal weeping slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2010 129,923 miles

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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D162 OTG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D162 OTG, 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 D162 OTG registered?

D162 OTG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1987.

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