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C451 KOL

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,573 mi
Last recorded164,573 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 KOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 164,573 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dipped beam turns off and on by itself (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring is missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, by radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, and crossmenber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 31/10.5R15, all other tyres are 33/12.5R15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both joints on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Light does not stay illuminated (4.5.3 (a))

Centre seatbelt is not retracting due to a piece of wood in the way, seat does also have a lap belt which works correctly

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective All, system held up with wire but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission, front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle appears to be leaking into drum brakes, may possibly be brake fluid leak, requires further investigation into source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 163,025 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 163,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,548 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 158,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 150,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate leaking oil

Offside Rear brake back plate leaking oil

Offside Rear o/s/r vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2015 150,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear to rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate leaking oil

Offside Rear brake back plate leaking oil

Offside Rear o/s/r vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2014 144,068 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 142,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010
Fail 19 Nov 2010

Nearside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,957 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 128,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 128,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 118,118 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 105,257 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 105,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C451 KOL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 C451 KOL, 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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C451 KOL is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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The MOT history for C451 KOL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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