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D169 NDB

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,968 mi
Last recorded208,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 NDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 208,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 208,592 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slight oil weep

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub slight oil weep

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2023 203,589 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoking under load (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front front diff seal leaking

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear number plate light one of two not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 203,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2020 201,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 201,731 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position front bonnet can not be locked (3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front number plate does not conform (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 201,623 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 200,628 miles

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING

Fail 6 Apr 2017 200,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE CHASSIC MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING

Pass 18 Apr 2016 200,276 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 200,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chassis (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chassis /cross member (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 199,456 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lower steering column bearing/bush worn

rear crossmember has multiple repairs

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,953 miles

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

Gear oil leak

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear crossmember heavily repaired

Steeing collum lower bush slight play

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,953 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Gear oil leak

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear crossmember heavily repaired

Steeing collum lower bush slight play

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column lower bearing worn

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

coolant leak

offside front swivel housing slighyt leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column lower bearing worn

coolant leak

offside front swivel housing slighyt leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,755 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 139,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 139,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake back plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2006 131,797 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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 NDB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 D169 NDB, 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 NDB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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