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B20 RDS

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,563 mi
Last recorded165,563 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 165,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,579 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,025 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 139,228 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 130,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 119,630 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 114,887 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

nearside and offside rear and nearside front tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

rear differential oil seal showing signs of slight oil leak and signs of wear in rear differntial area?

Pass 30 Nov 2012 175,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 174,423 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 173,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 172,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 169,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 167,571 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 167,571 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 165,933 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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B20 RDS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B20 RDS, 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 B20 RDS registered?

B20 RDS is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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