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C11 SAL

1992 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

266,242 mi
Last recorded266,242 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 266,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 263,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 261,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 261,639 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bulkhead (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bulkhead (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 248,311 miles

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 248,302 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 235,389 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 235,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 223,991 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 223,985 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 214,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 205,836 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 205,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 194,109 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 194,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 179,631 miles

front brake discs rusty

o/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 177,880 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 177,855 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 177,834 miles

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

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 170,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 160,271 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 160,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 150,479 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 150,479 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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C11 SAL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 C11 SAL, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C11 SAL is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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