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C10 MCX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,253 mi
Last recorded133,253 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 MCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 133,253 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 133,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 132,198 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable end cap loose (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour and spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour and spacing (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure seatbase (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable end cap loose (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 148,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 145,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 142,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 142,644 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint drop arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,946 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,687 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,759 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 95,737 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 MCX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MCX, 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 C10 MCX registered?

C10 MCX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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