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C587 DDE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,753 mi
Last recorded191,753 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC587 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 191,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 190,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 189,046 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavy surface corrosion forming on some braking system components.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,968 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle and both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

general wiring under engine bay messy

Fail 20 Jun 2023 188,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (bulb not working) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe splitter (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle and both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened cone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded / broken

general wiring under engine bay messy

Pass 17 Jun 2022 188,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (Swivel area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (Swivel area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise noted - suspect CV joint area

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 188,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise noted - suspect CV joint area

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 188,730 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 188,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 188,215 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 188,214 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 187,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 187,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 186,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 185,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 185,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 185,681 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 185,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 185,622 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 177,204 miles

slight coroshon to rear body mounts n/s/r/=o/s/r.

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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C587 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C587 DDE, 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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C587 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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