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C2 EXL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,699 mi
Last recorded199,699 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 EXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 199,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 191,057 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 182,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 175,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,100 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 158,100 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 143,069 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 140,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 137,350 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 137,350 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 135,626 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 89,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,163 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 77,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,929 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 65,929 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

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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C2 EXL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 C2 EXL, 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 33 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 C2 EXL registered?

C2 EXL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is C2 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 EXL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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