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C6 BTX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 5880cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 BTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,880cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,991 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users light smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front suspension modified

Rear suspension modified

chassis undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,991 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users light smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front suspension modified

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension modified

chassis undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,050 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

tyres side walls cracking due to age

Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,874 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

chassis corroded

front bulkhead corroded

o/s front brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,483 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bulk head corroded

rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 82,101 miles

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

offside and nearside bulkhead corroded and holed

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front side light dirty inside

offside front wheel bearing slight noise and play

oil leaks

slight seepage from steering box

wear to front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2008 81,758 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bulkhead corroded and holed both sides

Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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C6 BTX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 5,880cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C6 BTX, 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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What year was C6 BTX registered?

C6 BTX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is C6 BTX safe to buy?

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