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B1 DRC

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,680 mi
Last recorded136,680 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 134,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,868 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,675 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,386 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,377 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 128,383 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,420 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 123,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 121,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres on 235/85 rear on 750x16

Pass 6 Sep 2012 119,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 116,498 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 113,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 113,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 112,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,629 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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B1 DRC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B1 DRC, 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 B1 DRC?

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What year was B1 DRC registered?

B1 DRC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is B1 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 DRC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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