MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside underseal protected
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
battery box corroded
no chassis plate fitted number taken from chassis
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery box corroded
no chassis plate fitted number taken from chassis
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front U J on rear propshaft worn
Has major engine oil leak
Nearside seat belt webbing scuffed
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake hose contaminated with oil
P A S Belt loose and in poor condition
Wipers slow in operation
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 BTJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C3 BTJ, 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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How do I check the history of C3 BTJ?
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What year was C3 BTJ registered?
C3 BTJ is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1990.
Is C3 BTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C3 BTJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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