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D24 RCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,854 mi
Last recorded170,854 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 RCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 170,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 169,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 164,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 161,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 157,726 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 155,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 153,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 151,735 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 150,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D24 RCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D24 RCA, 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 D24 RCA?

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What year was D24 RCA registered?

D24 RCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D24 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D24 RCA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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