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C987 EEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,906 mi
Last recorded199,906 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC987 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 199,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 194,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 187,395 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 187,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 180,576 miles

Accident damage to o/s front wing panel

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 180,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan Battery tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Accident damage to o/s front wing panel

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale inop

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 176,554 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 172,052 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 172,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 171,368 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 170,209 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 170,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 168,652 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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C987 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C987 EEP, 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 C987 EEP registered?

C987 EEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1985.

Is C987 EEP safe to buy?

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