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D174 OUM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,921 mi
Last recorded166,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 OUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 166,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 165,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 165,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 164,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 163,145 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,002 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 160,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 158,514 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 156,145 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 OUM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM?

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What year was D174 OUM registered?

D174 OUM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D174 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D174 OUM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D174 OUM have outstanding finance?

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