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D174 GCR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 GCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,609 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Differential end universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule where it meets the brake pipe at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fitted to rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule where it meets the brake pipe at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fitted to rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Differential end universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play "A-frame" ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 49,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive See attached emissions print out. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Differential end universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule where it meets the brake pipe at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fitted to rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule where it meets the brake pipe at caliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing weeping.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fitted to rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Differential end universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play "A-frame" ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,288 miles

aux-drive belt badly frayed

vehicle underside muddy time of test

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,969 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,406 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,168 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,308 miles

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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D174 GCR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 D174 GCR, 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 D174 GCR registered?

D174 GCR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D174 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D174 GCR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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