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562 BOX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

25,447 mi
Last recorded25,447 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration562 BOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 25,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty need to hold in the up position for the right indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 23,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,988 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bulk head showing corrosion

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2021 19,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bulk head showing corrosion

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

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,757 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2020 18,751 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 18,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 16,786 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 16,785 miles

Brake drum contaminated handbrake (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,430 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak both front swivel hubs ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 15,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak both front swivel hubs ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 12,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 12,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 11,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 11,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,511 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 9,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,642 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakend.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 8,642 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakend.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 6,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 6,649 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,757 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 3,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,528 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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562 BOX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 562 BOX, 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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562 BOX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1987.

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