1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C839 YKK
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1986. Recorded mileage 116,812 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2017)
- Recorded Odometer
- 116,812 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2500cc
C839 YKK Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2017
- 116,812 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C839 YKK Odometer History
- 06/04/2010116,152 km
- 26/09/2011116,605 mi
- 27/09/2011116,605 mi
- 08/11/2012116,708 mi+103 mi
- 04/11/2013116,747 mi+39 mi
- 17/12/2014116,803 mi+56 mi
- 17/06/2017116,812 km
Average of roughly 92 km per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
C839 YKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C839 YKK) between April 2010 and June 2017.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)”.