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B15 YAR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,013 mi
Last recorded187,013 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 YAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 187,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 185,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 182,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 179,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 176,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 172,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 170,928 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 150,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 150,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 149,739 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,465 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 148,460 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 141,986 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 133,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 133,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 130,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B15 YAR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B15 YAR, 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

How do I check the history of B15 YAR?

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What year was B15 YAR registered?

B15 YAR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1987.

Is B15 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 YAR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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