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RGC 553

1956 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,283 mi
Last recorded58,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1956 Land Rover Defender21,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGC 553
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,283 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,551 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,861 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,964 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 55,573 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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RGC 553 is a 1956 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,838 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 RGC 553, 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 70 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 RGC 553 registered?

RGC 553 is a 1956 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1956.

Is RGC 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGC 553 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RGC 553 have outstanding finance?

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