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B10 LRD

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,023 mi
Last recorded71,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 LRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 71,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,697 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 69,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 69,598 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 68,783 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage power steering box damp may develope into a leak pass and advise (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 68,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage power steering box damp may develope into a leak pass and advise (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,973 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,422 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,536 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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B10 LRD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B10 LRD, 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 B10 LRD registered?

B10 LRD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B10 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 LRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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