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C7 GYP

1987 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 121,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 121,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 121,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,476 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 120,083 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 120,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 118,804 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,001 miles

Rear side windows tinted. Battery light remains on.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,559 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 115,146 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust tail pipe is side exit

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,146 miles

exhaust tail pipe is side exit

Pass 19 May 2011 111,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 111,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 108,294 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front headlamp reflectors slightly corroded.Front tyres close to radius arms on full lock.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s mirror cracked.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 98,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip in windowscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip in windowscreen

Pass 11 May 2007 90,299 miles

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

chassis starting to get corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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C7 GYP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C7 GYP, 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

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What year was C7 GYP registered?

C7 GYP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1987.

Is C7 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 GYP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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