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A11 YLR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

219,516 mi
Last recorded219,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 219,516 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

both front chassis out riggers corroded

bulkhead corroded

chassis at rear bump stop areas corroded

fuel filler neck insecure/corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2024 219,166 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front chassis outriggers corroded

front bulkhead corroded

fuel filler neck/pipe corroded

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 31 Mar 2023 218,793 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box output seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs worn/corroded

both front chassis outriggers corroded

front bulkhead corroded

fuel filler neck insecure/corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 218,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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))

both rear shock absorber top piston covers missing

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s f bulkhead corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 217,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

both chassis outriggers corroded

both rear shockabsorber top covers missing

fuel filler neck insecure

n/s/f sidelight dim

o/s bulkhead corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 217,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

both front chassis outriggers corroded

o/s bulkhead corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 216,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front chassis outriggers corroded

bulkhead corroded

fuel filler neck insecure

o/s/r bump stop mounting corroded

rear exhaust fouls towbar

Pass 10 Jun 2017 215,662 miles

timing belt history?

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise clutch fluid replacement

all brake discs corroded but serviceable

both front chassis outriggers corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

cabin bulkhead corroded

coolant leak

engine drive belt cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak

oil leaks from both axle diffs

rear shock absorbers top cover shields missing

slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe sections

slight oil leak power steering box

suspect slow puncture to n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2017 215,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise clutch fluid replacement

all brake discs corroded but serviceable

both front chassis outriggers corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

cabin bulkhead corroded

coolant leak

engine drive belt cracking

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f swivel housing slight oil leak

oil leaks from both axle diffs

rear shock absorbers top cover shields missing

slight blow from exhaust centre/tailpipe sections

slight oil leak power steering box

suspect slow puncture to n/s/r tyre

timing belt history?

Pass 10 Jun 2016 215,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bulkhead corroded in both footwells

Pass 2 Jun 2015 214,759 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion to bulkhead and chassis

Pass 4 Jun 2013 213,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight corrosion on front metal brake pipes

slight leak from both front swivels

Pass 19 Dec 2011 212,104 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 211,377 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion on front out riggers

slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Pass 29 Dec 2008 209,936 miles

engine oil leak

rear crossmember corroding

slight oil leak from o/s/f + n/s/f swivel seals

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 24 Dec 2007 209,085 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 207,508 miles

o/s/f indicator diffused †both front outriggers corroded †engine oil leak †rear crossmember corroded †slight power steering leak †some play in steering damper †stone chip to windscreen †rust to bulkhead †oil leak both swivel housings

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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A11 YLR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A11 YLR, 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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A11 YLR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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