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C25 TRC

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,917 mi
Last recorded132,917 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 TRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 132,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near limits (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 132,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near limits (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 130,515 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 122,998 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,638 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,402 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 120,388 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 117,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,250 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,614 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 105,612 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 99,877 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,183 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,692 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 71,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 71,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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C25 TRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C25 TRC, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C25 TRC registered?

C25 TRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C25 TRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 TRC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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