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A8 GFS

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,819 mi
Last recorded173,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 173,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 172,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 171,158 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 170,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 168,825 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 167,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 165,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 162,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 162,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 160,622 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 159,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 156,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 155,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 155,147 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 151,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 144,940 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 137,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 132,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 132,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 123,271 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 123,267 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Offside headlamp dis-colouring.

Various areas of underside corroding.

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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A8 GFS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A8 GFS, 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 A8 GFS registered?

A8 GFS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is A8 GFS safe to buy?

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