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779 JDV

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

4,329 mi
Last recorded4,329 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 JDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 4,329 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 3,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 3,510 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 3,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 3,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 3,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 3,346 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 3,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 3,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,568 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 9,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 81,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,163 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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779 JDV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 779 JDV, 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 779 JDV registered?

779 JDV is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is 779 JDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 779 JDV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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