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A16 BST

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,911 mi
Last recorded196,911 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 196,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 191,299 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 189,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 168,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,897 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,441 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 159,441 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 156,691 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 156,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,563 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 142,285 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,735 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (slight play)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 133,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 132,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 128,589 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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A16 BST is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 BST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 BST registered?

A16 BST is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is A16 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 BST shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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