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D912 RVX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,119 mi
Last recorded183,119 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD912 RVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 183,119 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

transfer box has slight leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 183,115 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

transfer box has slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 175,377 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 175,376 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 175,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

clutch flexi pipe fouling off chassis

Fail 27 Mar 2012 175,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

clutch flexi pipe fouling off chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2011 167,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 167,913 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 158,636 miles

advise offside rear body mount slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2010 158,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise offside rear body mount slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 148,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 145,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 141,731 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 141,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 138,670 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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D912 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D912 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 D912 RVX registered?

D912 RVX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 1986.

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