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C38 YVC

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,425 mi
Last recorded134,425 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 YVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 134,425 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure tractor joint (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front inner doors corroded

rest of structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,425 miles

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

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

both front floors rusted through

oil leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2016 134,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,330 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both tops (2.4.C.3c)

Front Inner wings and bulkhead

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

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

body and door corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2015 134,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both tops (2.4.C.3c)

Front Inner wings and bulkhead

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

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

body and door corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,048 miles

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

Oil leak

slight foot brake travel

slight play in o/s/front hub

slight play in steering u.j.

slight rust to chassis and body

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front floors corroding

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,024 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

engine oil leaks

movement in front steering drop arm drop bush

slight freeplay in off side front wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2011 131,654 miles

door stay panels corroded

floors and outriggers corroded

front grease caps cracked

fuel light on

Fail 4 Sep 2011 131,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

door stay panels corroded

floors and outriggers corroded

front grease caps cracked

fuel light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 131,274 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 131,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 130,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 130,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,490 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 125,490 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 122,997 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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C38 YVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C38 YVC, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C38 YVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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