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D957 RYC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Multi-colour Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,723 mi
Last recorded161,723 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD957 RYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 161,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,904 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 158,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 158,320 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 155,002 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 155,002 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes squeeling, could not check rear shoes

Pass 25 Aug 2007 149,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 142,381 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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D957 RYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYC, 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 D957 RYC registered?

D957 RYC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is D957 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D957 RYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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