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D165 SNF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 90,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 89,610 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Floor pan rotten but body is still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer rigger rotten but body is still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Floor pan rotten but body is still secure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer rigger rotten but body is still secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Main chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,590 miles

Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,788 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,857 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,865 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 68,805 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 66,713 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 SNF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D165 SNF, 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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D165 SNF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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