MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C587 DDE?
You can check the full history of C587 DDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was C587 DDE registered?
C587 DDE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C587 DDE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C587 DDE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C587 DDE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C587 DDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.