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M785 RCX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,774 mi
Last recorded192,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM785 RCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 192,774 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 185,534 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate secured by cable ties

offside front wing panel slighty damaged

offside swivel joint leaking grease slighty

Pass 6 Jul 2009 180,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 15 Jul 2008 173,249 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 165,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 158,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 146,963 miles

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

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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M785 RCX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M785 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M785 RCX registered?

M785 RCX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M785 RCX safe to buy?

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