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C625 HHK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,623 mi
Last recorded80,623 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 HHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,604 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 80,595 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,410 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,623 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 79,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,445 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,445 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 78,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 78,337 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 78,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 78,212 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,899 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 HHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 HHK, 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 41 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 C625 HHK?

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What year was C625 HHK registered?

C625 HHK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C625 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C625 HHK 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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