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A6 TPH

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 116,719 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,174 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front sphere/swivel joint seals leaking

service brake effort only just achieved

Fail 28 Sep 2022 106,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated axle oil seal (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front sphere/swivel joint seals leaking

service brake effort only just achieved

Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 96,581 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 142,765 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember

Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,732 miles

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

steering link has play in ball joint

underside of vehicle has corrsion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front body mountings corroded

n/s/f floor corroded by body mounting

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 194,501 miles

engine oil leak

slight leak from nearside front hub seal

slight play in steering box

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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A6 TPH is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A6 TPH, 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

How do I check the history of A6 TPH?

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What year was A6 TPH registered?

A6 TPH is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A6 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 TPH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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