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D169 JJT

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 JJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 108,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,520 miles

front & rear number plates chipped

head lamp pattern poor

head lamps dull

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight damage o/s/f seat belt

slight play o/s/f tractor joint

Fail 7 Aug 2010 100,486 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid low

front & rear number plates chipped

head lamp pattern poor

head lamps dull

n/s/r bump stop missing

n/s/r stop lamp dull

slight damage o/s/f seat belt

steering box showing signs of oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,179 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front body mount starting to rust

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,179 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front body mount starting to rust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 98,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 93,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 93,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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D169 JJT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D169 JJT, 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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D169 JJT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1987.

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