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C559 JYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,807 mi
Last recorded58,807 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,807 miles

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)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 58,807 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,242 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,242 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,844 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,084 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,084 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,418 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrision to chassis

Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,780 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 40,780 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 40,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 40,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,645 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 39,308 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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