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C87 UPC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

236,146 mi
Last recorded236,146 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC87 UPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 236,146 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 236,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 235,172 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Not seated correctly.

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 235,172 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Not seated correctly.

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 234,507 miles

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 234,149 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 234,149 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 233,407 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Footwell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 233,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification Not seated properly. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Footwell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 232,196 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 232,185 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joined to the ram (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced battery tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 226,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 222,862 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal is weeping

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 216,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 212,535 miles

Front propshaft joint is worn

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 209,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner hub seals leaking slightly

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 6 Jun 2015 209,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner hub seals leaking slightly

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 17 May 2014 204,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 201,256 miles

horn is weak

Pass 12 May 2012 198,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 196,865 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 194,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drag link boot split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 191,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 191,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 189,132 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight leak from o/s/f swivel

Pass 21 Oct 2006 184,079 miles

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

n/s/f swivel has slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Sep 2005 181,842 miles

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

both front hub seals are slightly weeping.

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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C87 UPC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C87 UPC, 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.

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C87 UPC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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