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C27 HAM

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,517 mi
Last recorded113,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 HAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 112,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 112,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 110,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear seat not fitted at time of test seat belts not tested

Fail 20 Jun 2022 108,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

rear seat not fitted at time of test seat belts not tested

Pass 28 Jun 2021 105,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 105,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2020 103,681 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking No 2 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2019 103,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 102,079 miles

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 96,967 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 96,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 96,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 94,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,819 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,096 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,103 miles

Rear 'A' frame ball joint under strain

Rear axle pitch incorrect

Rear propshaft rear uj very close to binding

Fail 16 May 2007 83,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear 'A' frame ball joint under strain

Rear axle pitch incorrect

Rear propshaft rear uj very close to binding

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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C27 HAM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 C27 HAM, 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 36 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 C27 HAM registered?

C27 HAM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for C27 HAM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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