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D174 JJT

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,892 mi
Last recorded111,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 JJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 111,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 107,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,483 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2011

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 91,942 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded / front seat belts marked

Fail 7 May 2010 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front and rear brake pipes corroded / front seat belts marked

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 86,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 83,484 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 83,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 JJT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D174 JJT?

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What year was D174 JJT registered?

D174 JJT is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D174 JJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D174 JJT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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