MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
fuel pump damp/wet
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
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
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
advisorys as per previous failure
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)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassis corroded
suspension componants corroded
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
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)
handbrake has long travel
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
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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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