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C625 RJR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,383 mi
Last recorded198,383 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC625 RJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 198,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 198,292 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 198,110 miles

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hub oil seal leaking

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 197,783 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking cap missing

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 197,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking cap missing

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 197,356 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 197,008 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 197,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 196,411 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 195,992 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 195,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 195,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 194,613 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 193,696 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 193,696 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 193,109 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 192,349 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 191,183 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 187,830 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 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJR, 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 RJR registered?

C625 RJR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C625 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C625 RJR 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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