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C531 YJT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,407 mi
Last recorded133,407 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC531 YJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 132,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 131,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 130,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,772 miles

handbrake approching max travel

offside front side lamp intensity slightly low

slight play and noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 129,624 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 128,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 127,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 126,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 126,046 miles

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

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

offside front floors slightly corroded

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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C531 YJT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C531 YJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C531 YJT registered?

C531 YJT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C531 YJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C531 YJT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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