MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
body support bracket above o/s rear shock corroded
advise all tyre walls are slightly misshaped
steering box drop arm split pin loose / poor
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front pads worn low...
moisture around power steering unit..
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for C87 URP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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