CarVerify

Free Car Check

C90 YRW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3551cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,975 mi
Last recorded115,975 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC90 YRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,551cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 115,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 115,387 miles

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in front steering

Pass 17 Sep 2009 115,331 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 14 Sep 2009 115,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front numberplate deteriorated

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r coil spring corroded

oil leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,149 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 115,149 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

items not tested due to poor running

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front prop shaft rear u.j excessivley worn

n/s of rear cross member corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,543 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 108,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 108,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

nearside front seat belt frayed

rear crossmember on offside badly corroded

top on power steering pump insecure

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C90 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,551cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C90 YRW, 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

How do I check the history of C90 YRW?

You can check the full history of C90 YRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C90 YRW registered?

C90 YRW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C90 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C90 YRW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C90 YRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C90 YRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.