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D879 RVX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,312 mi
Last recorded139,312 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 RVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,312 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 139,312 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal and grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 139,312 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 139,312 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play by steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached section missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 139,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint has slight play.

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 139,312 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Prop shaft joint has slight play.

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Underside of vehicle covered in underseal.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Main beam affected by additional light source.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 139,056 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 139,045 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,673 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 136,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 133,266 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 132,973 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D879 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D879 RVX, 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 D879 RVX registered?

D879 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1986.

Is D879 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D879 RVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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