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C787 FAH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

211,455 mi
Last recorded211,455 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 FAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 211,455 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2024 207,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 207,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

fuel pump damp around

Pass 9 Oct 2023 204,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 201,856 miles

Nearside Front Hub Oil Seal Damp

Pass 12 Oct 2021 199,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 196,450 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, front-most radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 196,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, front-most radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded, not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 193,770 miles

both head lights dull

Fail 8 Oct 2019 193,769 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil seal leaking on to disc (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both head lights dull

Pass 3 Oct 2018 190,108 miles

Nearside Front floor & body mounting corroded & weak

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear across rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 185,407 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 175,654 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 171,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 171,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 163,320 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 163,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 157,347 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 157,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 149,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 149,798 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 140,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,828 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 132,828 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 125,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 125,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 117,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 102,599 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 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FAH, 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 FAH registered?

C787 FAH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C787 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C787 FAH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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