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C625 BNX

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 196,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 196,213 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 196,200 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 196,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 195,145 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 195,145 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bushs o/s n/s excess play x4 (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 193,312 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroding

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

slight engine oil leak

slight front diff oil leak

slight g/box oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 191,516 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing

front diff slightly leaking oil

rear diff slightly leaking oil

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 189,695 miles

both rear w/bearing have slight play

front diff slightly leaking oil

o/s/f w/bearing has slight plat

rear diff slightly leaking oil

slight fuel leak

slight g/box oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 183,255 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 183,222 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

g/box oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 179,126 miles

rear section off exaust corodid

slight play both top swivel shims

Fail 16 Dec 2011 109,079 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear section off exaust corodid

slight play both top swivel shims

rear propshaft u/j badly worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 178,671 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2008
Pass 27 Mar 2007 145,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 145,295 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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C625 BNX is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 C625 BNX, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C625 BNX registered?

C625 BNX is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is C625 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C625 BNX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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