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C87 URP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,039 mi
Last recorded227,039 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC87 URP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 227,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body support bracket above o/s rear shock corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 227,031 miles

advise all tyre walls are slightly misshaped

steering box drop arm split pin loose / poor

Pass 22 Feb 2012 226,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,775 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust joint has slight blow

front bumper bolts loose

steering stiff

Pass 2 Feb 2010 225,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 223,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 220,897 miles

front pads worn low...

moisture around power steering unit..

Pass 25 Sep 2006 218,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 217,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 216,962 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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 URP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 URP, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C87 URP registered?

C87 URP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C87 URP safe to buy?

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