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C956 YKK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,117 mi
Last recorded170,117 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC956 YKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 170,117 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 170,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 170,113 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 170,109 miles

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Nov 2021 170,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 170,082 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 170,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 170,000 miles

Both front floors corroded

o/s/f headlamp reflective backing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 168,079 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 162,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

slight bind NSF

Fail 13 Oct 2015 162,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working operating on dipped beam (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leaks

slight bind NSF

Pass 26 Sep 2014 156,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 156,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 148,251 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer pipe corroded not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 139,188 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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C956 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C956 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 41 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 C956 YKK registered?

C956 YKK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C956 YKK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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