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D175 GCR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

225,650 mi
Last recorded225,650 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD175 GCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 225,650 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 225,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 225,474 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Seat base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 225,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 224,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 223,858 miles

corrosion underside, dirty underside, oil leak

slight play steering/hubs/ball joints

Pass 9 Sep 2015 223,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Next to steering box (2.1.5)

Very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 223,692 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Next to steering box (2.1.5)

Very slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2014 223,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 221,766 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 221,197 miles

ADVISE CHECK CATCH IN SECURE

ADVISE LEAK ON NEAR SIDE FRONT SWIVET

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 219,865 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 219,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 218,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 217,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 216,226 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 214,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 214,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 212,067 miles

advise near side and off side doors not fitted

advise near side and off side rear inner wing stay loose

advise near side front door mirror glass cracked

advise near side front seat and belt not fitted

advise off side rear tail light bad conection

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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D175 GCR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D175 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 D175 GCR registered?

D175 GCR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D175 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D175 GCR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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