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C957 YKK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,543 mi
Last recorded25,543 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC957 YKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 25,543 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 25,462 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 25,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 25,012 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 24,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 21,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 20,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 20,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 19,133 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,651 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 13,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,028 miles

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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C957 YKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C957 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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What year was C957 YKK registered?

C957 YKK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C957 YKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C957 YKK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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