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C87 YKK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,975 mi
Last recorded166,975 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC87 YKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 166,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 166,974 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 163,716 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 163,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 148,648 miles

Foglamp switch works but does not operate freely

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened dislocate when jacked but seat without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm / drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened dislocate when jacked but seat without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission / Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 148,645 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification dislocate when jacked do not re seat correctly without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage loose Bolts missing on strengthening bracket on underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification dislocate when jacked do not re seat correctly without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage loose Bolts missing on strengthening bracket on underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (b))

Foglamp switch works but does not operate freely

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened dislocate when jacked but seat without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm / drop arm from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened dislocate when jacked but seat without assistance (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission / Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,348 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,606 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,606 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear stop & tail (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear stop & tail (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,386 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 115,386 miles

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,724 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,108 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel pump damp/wet

Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,108 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

fuel pump damp/wet

Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,092 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

rear bakes wet/damp

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,458 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,762 miles

advisorys as per previous failure

Fail 5 Jul 2012 98,746 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

chassis/steering/suspension componants corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,150 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

suspension componants corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,150 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

suspension componants corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 96,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 96,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,420 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 30,000 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 282,577 miles

handbrake has long travel

Fail 4 May 2006 282,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

headlamp failure item is due to headlamp being for left hand drive

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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C87 YKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C87 YKK, 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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C87 YKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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