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B12 DEF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Silver Lpg 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,223 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 106,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 106,315 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,317 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,230 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poss slight power steering fluid leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear half shafts

Fail 25 Sep 2007 94,833 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

poss slight power steering fluid leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear half shafts

Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,340 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 108,336 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s steering swivle slightt play † †chassis showing signs of corrosion † †n/s/f bump stop missing † †n/s/f brake pipe slighttly corroaded

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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B12 DEF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 4,600cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B12 DEF, 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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B12 DEF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1987.

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