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C18 CMD

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,012 mi
Last recorded165,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 CMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 165,012 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor too bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 161,962 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 156,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 156,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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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C18 CMD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 C18 CMD, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 CMD registered?

C18 CMD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C18 CMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 CMD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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