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C972 YRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

237,647 mi
Last recorded237,647 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 YRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 237,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 237,642 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Repeater not working

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

Rear Floor in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2023 237,305 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

several minor oil leaks from eng/g/box/power steering and axles

Fail 22 Feb 2023 237,304 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 236,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear floor mounts corroded

battery tray corroded

both axles corroded

play in front prop rear uj

throttle notchy

Pass 30 Oct 2020 236,359 miles

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

front diff seal leaking

front prop shaft rear most uj worn

rear axle corroded

rear floor support sections corroded

throttle pedal not returning smoothly

Fail 26 Oct 2020 236,359 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

front diff seal leaking

front prop shaft rear most uj worn

rear axle corroded

rear floor support sections corroded

throttle pedal not returning smoothly

Nearside Front flexi fouling coil spring on full lock

Pass 1 Nov 2019 234,899 miles

brake pedal has reserved travel

central rear (diff ball joint boot split)

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2019 234,882 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has reserve travel

Central Rear diff ball joint boot split

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

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

corrosion hole in driver foot well

Pass 19 Oct 2018 232,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier very rusted (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 232,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier very rusted (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 230,934 miles

battery box in a rusted condition

slight rust front of floor pan

Fail 4 Dec 2017 230,934 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

battery box in a rusted condition

slight rust front of floor pan

Pass 1 Dec 2016 229,179 miles

Front floor pan slightly rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery box in a rusted condition

Pass 3 Dec 2015 227,307 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 223,759 miles

battery box in a rusted condition

Pass 11 Dec 2013 221,124 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 221,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 218,110 miles

Brake pedel long

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 212,505 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 206,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 206,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 200,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 195,457 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 195,308 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Advise nearside front hub seal leaking.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 188,985 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 188,891 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 183,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 178,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C972 YRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 C972 YRU, 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 C972 YRU registered?

C972 YRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1986.

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