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C7 KOF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 77,759 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,511 miles

All 4 anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,943 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 713,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 592,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 592,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,219 miles

ns belt clip cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns belt clip cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010

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

all four tyres cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,988 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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C7 KOF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C7 KOF, 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 KOF registered?

C7 KOF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is C7 KOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 KOF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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