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D957 RCX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,012 mi
Last recorded141,012 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 RCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 141,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 133,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 81,237 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 80,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 80,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 79,900 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 79,900 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D957 RCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D957 RCX, 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

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What year was D957 RCX registered?

D957 RCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D957 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D957 RCX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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