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C717 YFD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 YFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,514 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2006 76,595 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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C717 YFD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C717 YFD, 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 C717 YFD registered?

C717 YFD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C717 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 YFD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C717 YFD have outstanding finance?

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