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C13 TOB

1991 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

163,011 mi
Last recorded163,011 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 TOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 163,011 miles

Central BOLT-ON SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

Front OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Fail 2 Apr 2026 162,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central BOLT-ON SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

Front OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2025 157,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 157,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 150,122 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 150,102 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BEHIND WHEEL (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded On bulkhead near Steering column support bracket (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,190 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 141,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 132,986 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 132,986 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,481 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 113,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKER MOUNTING BRACKET (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 103,603 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play UPPER/LOWER HUB SWIVEL BEARINGS (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play UPPER/LOWER HUB SWIVEL BEARINGS (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKER MOUNTING BRACKET (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,283 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2012 77,924 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,924 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Screen discoloured

Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,829 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,551 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,351 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,137 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,566 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 62,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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C13 TOB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 C13 TOB, 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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C13 TOB is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1991.

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