LAND ROVER DEFENDER C87UPC has 27 MOTs

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This 1986 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 236,146 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 08:32.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

C87UPC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 2027236,146 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH MARCH 2026236,146 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 20259TH MARCH 2026235,172 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Indicator Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Not Seated Correctly.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH MARCH 2025235,172 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Operating In Accordance With The Requirements (4.5.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Indicator Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Not Seated Correctly.
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20246TH MARCH 2025234,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Corroded
PASSED6TH MARCH 20236TH MARCH 2024234,149 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH MARCH 2023234,149 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20226TH MARCH 2023233,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Footwell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
FAILED2ND MARCH 2022233,407 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Operating In Accordance With The Requirements (4.5.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - 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))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Coil Spring With An Unsafe Modification Not Seated Properly. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Footwell. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  13. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20213RD MARCH 2022232,196 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Hazard Warning Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 2021232,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Hazard Warning Tell-Tale Inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Joined To The Ram (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  15. DANGEROUS - Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  18. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  19. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking Hydraulic Fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  20. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  21. MAJOR - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Battery Tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  22. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Seat Base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  23. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH JULY 201931ST JANUARY 2021226,909 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 201831ST JULY 2019222,862 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Seal Is Weeping
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201731ST JULY 2018216,509 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201610TH JUNE 2017212,535 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Movement Between A Swivel Joint And Its Housing (2.5.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Propshaft Joint Is Worn
PASSED6TH JUNE 20155TH JUNE 2016209,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Inner Hub Seals Leaking Slightly
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/f Swivel Joint
FAILED6TH JUNE 2015209,025 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Inner Hub Seals Leaking Slightly
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In O/s/f Swivel Joint
PASSED17TH MAY 201416TH MAY 2015204,877 MI
PASSED17TH MAY 201316TH MAY 2014201,256 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Horn Is Weak
PASSED12TH MAY 201215TH MAY 2013198,884 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201115TH MAY 2012196,865 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 200924TH NOVEMBER 2010194,498 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Drag Link Boot Split
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2008191,587 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 200824TH NOVEMBER 2009191,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 200726TH OCTOBER 2008189,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak From O/s/f Swivel
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 200620TH OCTOBER 2007184,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Swivel Has Slight Misting Of Oil
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20052ND SEPTEMBER 2006181,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Hub Seals Are Slightly Weeping.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C87UPC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

C87UPC MOT Comments

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C87UPC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 236,146 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,904 miles

C87UPC FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration C87UPC was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1986 so it is currently 39 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 236,146 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,904 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C87UPC has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 60 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 13 Minor, 32 Major, 4 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does C87UPC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 C87UPC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C87UPC Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 C87UPC does have Tax. Read more

When does C87UPC Tax expire?

The current Tax for C87UPC will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C87UPC MOT expire?

The current MOT for C87UPC will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did C87UPC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C87UPC was on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 08:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C87UPC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for C87UPC we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C87UPC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for C87UPC we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C87UPC?

C87UPC is registered as a 1986 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has C87UPC done?

The odometer reading for C87UPC at the last MOT in March 2026 was 236,146 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,904 miles per year. Read more

How old is C87UPC?

The vehicle C87UPC was manufactured in 1986 so it is currently 39 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th April 1986. Read more

What colour is C87UPC?

The official colour of C87UPC is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does C87UPC have?

C87UPC has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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