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C3 BTJ

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,616 mi
Last recorded62,616 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,361 miles

underside underseal protected

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 218,535 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery box corroded

no chassis plate fitted number taken from chassis

Fail 15 Jan 2010 218,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 218,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 216,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 216,232 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 211,767 miles

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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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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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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