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C558 JYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

318,841 mi
Last recorded318,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC558 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 318,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 317,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 314,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 314,358 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering dampener has slight play in a bush

Fail 28 Aug 2020 314,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel lift/primer pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering dampener has slight play in a bush

Pass 27 Aug 2019 314,358 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine and transmission box

Fail 21 Aug 2019 314,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.50r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 7.50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm to box nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from engine and transmission box

Pass 18 Jul 2018 314,358 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and side wall damage

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 13 Jul 2018 314,358 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and side wall damage

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2017 314,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 314,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 312,047 miles

Exhaust mountings staring to deteriorate (rear)

Slight play in steering arm (aft of road wheels) front

Pass 11 Aug 2015 305,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 305,123 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 296,656 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 296,651 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 290,762 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 281,954 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

soft top fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2008 281,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f hub leaking

o/s head light wet

soft top fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2007 281,884 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides , front axle control bushes perished

drivers door so rotten it's falling to pieces

nearside front tyre low on tread

rubber bushes worn on steering damper

very slight play on both rear shocker top bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2006 269,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C558 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C558 JYC, 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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What year was C558 JYC registered?

C558 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C558 JYC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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