MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was B12 DEF registered?
B12 DEF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1987.
Is B12 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B12 DEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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