MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,725 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s n/s hub seal missing
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s n/s hub seal missing
Exhaust tail pipe fouling chassic
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Exhaust tail pipe fouling chassic
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
D165 SBA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 D165 SBA, 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
How do I check the history of D165 SBA?
You can check the full history of D165 SBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was D165 SBA registered?
D165 SBA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1987.
Is D165 SBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for D165 SBA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D165 SBA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D165 SBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.