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D16 BEE

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,863 mi
Last recorded212,863 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 BEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 212,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 210,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 208,219 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 205,001 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 201,832 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 199,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 198,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 198,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 193,958 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 189,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 182,893 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 179,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 178,069 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 175,312 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 175,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 160,905 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 May 2010 150,443 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 141,774 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 141,774 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 135,151 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 126,630 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 126,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 116,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 116,989 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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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D16 BEE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D16 BEE, 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 D16 BEE registered?

D16 BEE is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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