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D26 RJC

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,403 mi
Last recorded99,403 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 RJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,086 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,031 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2012 70,968 miles

car generally rusty

car has been weled in a number of areas

wet around steering box but no leak found

Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car generally rusty

car has been weled in a number of areas

wet around steering box but no leak found

Pass 12 May 2011 63,634 miles

Bonnet Device Defective

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 61,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 46,007 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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D26 RJC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 D26 RJC, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D26 RJC?

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What year was D26 RJC registered?

D26 RJC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is D26 RJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 RJC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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