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C20 DWC

2025 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,965 mi
Last recorded102,965 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2025
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,962 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F radius arm mount to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S/F and O/S/F tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,700 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box/ transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,997 miles

Nearside Front tie rod end boot slight perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 99,326 miles

Brake performance not tested prop shaft deteriorated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,727 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,722 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,999 miles

Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished on tread

exhaust slightly smokey

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 Jun 2016 95,996 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow no servo operation (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perished on tread

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,865 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 93,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 93,918 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,436 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,611 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 58,643 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C20 DWC is a 2025 Land Rover Defender in Silver. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C20 DWC, 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 1 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C20 DWC is a 2025 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2025.

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