MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrision to chassis
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrision to chassis
Light stalk loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play felt in suspension bushes
tow bar wire damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Light stalk loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play felt in suspension bushes
tow bar wire damaged
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front suspension bushes slight play
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C559 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C559 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 C559 JYC registered?
C559 JYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C559 JYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C559 JYC shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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