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149 CSK

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 CSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,929 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 75,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,561 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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149 CSK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 149 CSK, 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 149 CSK registered?

149 CSK is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is 149 CSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 149 CSK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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