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C787 AEA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,172 mi
Last recorded153,172 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 AEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 153,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,014 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,641 miles

Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately slight play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 151,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,818 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,649 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,635 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,580 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 149,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 148,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 148,243 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 148,030 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 148,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 148,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 148,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 143,435 miles

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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C787 AEA is a 1986 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 84.2%.

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 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 C787 AEA, 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

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What year was C787 AEA registered?

C787 AEA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C787 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C787 AEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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