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D168 YOO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,466 mi
Last recorded15,466 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD168 YOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 15,466 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 14,810 miles

All tyres cracked and perished, 2007

Pass 14 Apr 2023 14,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 13,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot peddle area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 13,169 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 11,122 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,359 miles

Front slight corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 16 Sep 2016 9,992 miles

Offside front and rear wheel nutsto poor condion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,068 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 4,635 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 142,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 139,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 134,158 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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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D168 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D168 YOO, 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 D168 YOO registered?

D168 YOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D168 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D168 YOO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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