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A15 DPA

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

245,189 mi
Last recorded245,189 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 245,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 245,172 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 245,036 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 237,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 237,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers door latch insecure

drop arm ball joint gaiter adrift

nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear chassis cross member and nearside rear outrigger corroded

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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A15 DPA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A15 DPA, 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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A15 DPA is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1987.

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