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D165 SBA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD165 SBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 117,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 117,716 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 115,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,512 miles

o/s n/s hub seal missing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,512 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,487 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 90,487 miles

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.

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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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.

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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.

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