CarVerify

Free Car Check

C624 MAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC624 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,703 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front axle swivel join slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 115,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front axle swivel join slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 115,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,703 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 115,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,703 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 115,703 miles

bulk head corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 115,703 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 May 2017 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,715 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 115,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,703 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 115,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 114,187 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 114,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,257 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 111,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,506 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 105,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 102,340 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C624 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 C624 MAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C624 MAW?

You can check the full history of C624 MAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C624 MAW registered?

C624 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C624 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C624 MAW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C624 MAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C624 MAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.