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101 FC

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,542 mi
Last recorded11,542 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration101 FC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 11,542 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 8,428 miles

Covers and trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 7,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 6,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 4,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 3,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 2,352 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 617 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 22,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 10,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 8,895 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 8,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 5,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 5,040 miles

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

steering box damp

Pass 30 Nov 2010 2,317 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 14 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 106,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 105,112 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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101 FC is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 101 FC, 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 35 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 101 FC registered?

101 FC is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1991.

Is 101 FC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 101 FC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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