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C625 RDP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,292 mi
Last recorded92,292 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 RDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 92,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,343 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,198 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,145 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 885,340 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 88,534 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,279 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,175 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 88,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,143 miles

vehicle is very rusty underside ,chassis ,steering and suspension parts

Pass 12 May 2008 88,003 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 87,866 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 RDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RDP, 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.

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What year was C625 RDP registered?

C625 RDP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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