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C12 CWM

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,090 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play but not excessive (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 137,096 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area of chassis on lower o/s/r section behind suspension arm mount corroded resulting in serious weakness 30cm from a load baring structure (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play but not excessive (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 134,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 131,218 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 131,218 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C12 CWM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C12 CWM, 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

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What year was C12 CWM registered?

C12 CWM is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is C12 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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