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C62 PSW

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,749 mi
Last recorded191,749 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 PSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 191,749 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body/floor holed and corroded(non structural)

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension bump stops missing

both rear chassis holed and corroded outside prescribed areas

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2024 190,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 189,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Nov 2022 188,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed in places

Pass 22 Dec 2021 187,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 186,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 185,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Various locations on transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 184,586 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment, little reserve travel

Fail 20 Dec 2018 184,586 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out section tube, body brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out section tube, body brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake requires adjustment, little reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2017 182,666 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 181,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 181,183 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 180,082 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 178,792 miles

both front swivel joint seals leaking

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

n/s rear inner brake pad low

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

slight play panhard rod end bush

Pass 12 Nov 2012 177,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

n/s front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Dec 2011 175,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 172,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 172,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 170,024 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2009 170,014 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2008 165,226 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 165,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 159,697 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 159,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 154,959 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 149,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 PSW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 C62 PSW, 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 C62 PSW registered?

C62 PSW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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