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A6 UTC

1987 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 UTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,285 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

battery box corroded battery still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion at bulkhead at brake servo mounting brake servo still secure

slight condension osf headlamp

Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

battery box corroded battery still secure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion at bulkhead at brake servo mounting brake servo still secure

slight condension osf headlamp

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,058 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 92,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 92,807 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 91,710 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,740 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 89,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,957 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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A6 UTC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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