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C187 EKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,858 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 58,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Chassis corroded

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 55,583 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,755 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2022 48,916 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,297 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,247 miles

Hazards Not Working

Offside Rear Side/Stop Light Lens Damaged (small hole)

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,218 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

4x bump stops missing

4x tyres perished

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

hazard lights inoperative

slight leak from steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,555 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all bump stops missing

both front swivel joints have slight leak

Fail 16 Oct 2019 39,552 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all bump stops missing

both front swivel joints have slight leak

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 bump stops are missing

both hubs have slight oil leaks

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,924 miles

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2017 36,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 36,107 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,107 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,107 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,388 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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C187 EKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C187 EKH, 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 40 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 C187 EKH registered?

C187 EKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1986.

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