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ADY 457D

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 457D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,139 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 81,113 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 80,888 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 80,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,280 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 75,858 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,513 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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ADY 457D is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ADY 457D, 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 ADY 457D registered?

ADY 457D is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is ADY 457D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 457D shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADY 457D have outstanding finance?

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