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C62 DEX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 DEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 6 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 189,063 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 189,043 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front bump stop missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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C62 DEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C62 DEX, 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 C62 DEX registered?

C62 DEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C62 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 DEX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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