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C887 JYS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

255,748 mi
Last recorded255,748 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 JYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 255,748 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Road tyres wearing low, wearing unevenly and perished. 285/75x16C T/A

Fail 6 Oct 2021 255,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal damp

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Road tyres wearing low, wearing unevenly and perished. 285/75x16C T/A

Pass 6 Oct 2020 253,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 253,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 250,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 250,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 246,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 243,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft, front joint ()

Vehicle muddy underneath but not considered excessive

Fail 5 Oct 2017 243,087 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft, front joint ()

Vehicle muddy underneath but not considered excessive

injector leak off hoses insecure

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing rear propshaft, rear bolts loose ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 241,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 241,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle muddy underneath but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2015 237,146 miles

Vehicle underside muddy but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Sep 2015 237,140 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underside muddy but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2014 235,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 235,996 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 235,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 235,168 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes have been fitted with twin pot calipers

Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,288 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

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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C887 JYS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C887 JYS, 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 C887 JYS registered?

C887 JYS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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