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A11 CUO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,619 mi
Last recorded84,619 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,619 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,888 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak at n/s front swivel pin housing

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,150 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,599 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 40,614 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 30,410 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 30,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,884 miles

advise corrosionat underside. keep eye on all tyres

Pass 22 May 2008 141,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 141,994 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 137,142 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 129,016 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

advise hand brake performance border line pass advise check.

near side rear bump stop missing.

play on near side rear wheel bearing advise adjustment-if poss.

slight play off side front wheel advise.

very slight play bottom of steering column splined joint. advise

very slight play on off side rear wheel bearing advise.

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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A11 CUO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A11 CUO, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 CUO registered?

A11 CUO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is A11 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 CUO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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