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992 TEH

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,022 mi
Last recorded163,022 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration992 TEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 163,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

boot floor corroded on rear seats fitted

nearside battery tray on floor corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 160,798 miles

battery tray corroding,n/s centre

several body mounts corroding rear ,above axle

slight leak on steering box

slight leak on transfer box

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,812 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 150,417 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 145,113 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Apr 2017 139,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 134,840 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 130,298 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 124,853 miles

Oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 4 May 2013 120,011 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2012 114,972 miles

slight leak on power steering

Pass 12 May 2011 110,074 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slightly loose on steering wheel splines

Pass 27 Mar 2010 105,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 105,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 101,498 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 100,436 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 100,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 99,035 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 99,004 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 97,511 miles

some corrosion to all vehicle chassis and floors

Fail 20 Mar 2006 97,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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992 TEH is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 992 TEH, 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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992 TEH is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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