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ALL 11Y

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,081 mi
Last recorded40,081 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALL 11Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 39,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 39,921 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 38,486 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,749 miles

free play in nearside rear suspension tie rod axle mount rubber bush

free play in nearside rear wheel/axle bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,328 miles

O/S/F hub damp with oil.

Play movement in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,226 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

hand brake warning light inop

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,473 miles

Oil leak

hand brake tell tale not working

o/s/f outer diff seal leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,182 miles

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

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

offside fron trackta (hub seal) leaking

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside fron trackta (hub seal) leaking

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,681 miles

slight leak from injection pump

Fail 21 Aug 2008 274,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight leak from injection pump

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 34,469 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 34,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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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ALL 11Y is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ALL 11Y, 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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What year was ALL 11Y registered?

ALL 11Y is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is ALL 11Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALL 11Y shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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