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C187 SCC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,187 mi
Last recorded115,187 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 SCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,187 miles

Front slight play in steering idler arms (both)

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test.

Offside Front Axle hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 103,689 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test.

Offside Front Axle hub seals leaking but not excessive at time of test.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,772 miles

fornt tractor joints are corroded & leaking

oil leak from offside rear hub

rear cross member is corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2008 87,771 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

fornt tractor joints are corroded & leaking

oil leak from offside rear hub

rear cross member is corroded

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 SCC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C187 SCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C187 SCC registered?

C187 SCC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C187 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C187 SCC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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