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1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

216,987 mi
Last recorded216,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 LBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 216,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 216,986 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low and badly deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 212,991 miles

Nearside Front chassis/out rigger excessively corroded , just outside 30cm

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis/out rigger excessively corroded, just outside 30cm

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned ferrule damaged/missing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 212,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative does not work when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis/out rigger excessively corroded , just outside 30cm

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis/out rigger excessively corroded, just outside 30cm

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned ferrule damaged/missing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 209,486 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp off colour

front brake pads worn low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged ferrule damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour off colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 204,499 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front universal joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front bumper very corroded which has winch mounted to.

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on when off side is activated. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front footwell corroded/holed but not within 30cm of brake mounting.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 204,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front universal joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front bumper very corroded which has winch mounted to.

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on when off side is activated. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Off side front footwell corroded/holed but not within 30cm of brake mounting.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 201,303 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front bumper corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside stop light lens fading

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 201,303 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor/bulk head (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front bumper corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside stop light lens fading

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 198,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 198,839 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 196,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 196,134 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 195,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 193,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 192,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 192,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 190,569 miles

Battery box corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 190,569 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery box corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 188,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box holed

Fail 27 Jan 2012 188,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery box holed

Pass 23 Feb 2011 183,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 183,269 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 179,914 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 179,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 178,884 miles

Excessive movement in front differential

Fail 2 Apr 2009 178,884 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Excessive movement in front differential

Pass 3 Apr 2008 174,933 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 174,933 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 172,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 172,397 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 167,771 miles

Slight leak from steering damper

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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9 LBB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 9 LBB, 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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9 LBB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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