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C5 CSN

1987 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,436 mi
Last recorded129,436 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 129,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exsessive travel on parkbrake lever

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exsessive travel on parkbrake lever

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,612 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting tow bar securing bracket insufficient welding reducing its strenght (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper slightly kinked

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both across axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,960 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,479 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,183 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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C5 CSN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C5 CSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C5 CSN?

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What year was C5 CSN registered?

C5 CSN is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1987.

Is C5 CSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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