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D350 RCA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,879 mi
Last recorded214,879 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD350 RCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 214,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 213,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 212,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 211,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 211,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 210,997 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 209,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 207,231 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 207,160 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 205,188 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 203,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 200,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 198,519 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 195,741 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 195,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 193,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 190,193 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 187,837 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 186,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 184,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 181,737 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 179,412 miles

slight play in front axle tie bar bush

Pass 4 Jan 2007 177,471 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 175,115 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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D350 RCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D350 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.

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What year was D350 RCA registered?

D350 RCA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1986.

Is D350 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D350 RCA shows 24 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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