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C625 MAW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,963 mi
Last recorded112,963 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,794 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 110,794 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,319 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 107,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate and silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 103,795 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 103,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,604 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 97,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,578 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,578 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,922 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,183 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,183 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,408 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,397 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,912 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,573 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 60,573 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 May 2007 57,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2007 57,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,082 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 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C625 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

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What year was C625 MAW registered?

C625 MAW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C625 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C625 MAW shows 36 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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