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C10 MOD

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

225,928 mi
Last recorded225,928 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 MOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 225,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 225,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2025 225,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2024 225,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 225,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 225,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 223,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 220,176 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 217,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 212,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 206,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 201,727 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 MOD is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MOD, 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 MOD registered?

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

Is C10 MOD safe to buy?

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