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C10 LAB

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,422 mi
Last recorded167,422 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2025 167,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 164,460 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,978 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bump stop missing

Upper slight body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive only slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper body slight corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slight deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2018 160,449 miles

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

chassis and brake pipes covered with black underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2017 159,583 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 158,528 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 158,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 156,674 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all over under body and pipes cvered with black underseal unable to check for corrosion

slight body damage

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 19 Jun 2012 155,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 153,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 150,939 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 147,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 145,237 miles

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

some imbalance with front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 140,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 138,141 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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C10 LAB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C10 LAB, 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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C10 LAB is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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