MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
vehicle has been welded and wax oiled
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle crossmember holed front face part into mount on chassis chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not located correct and corroded (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced baulk head area and into under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger seat floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting where outrigger mounts and inside of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle/rear outrigger holed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting where outrigger mounts and inside of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lots of holes starting from front suspension component to rear spring mount inside and outside of chassis marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting where outrigger mounts and inside of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle/rear outrigger holed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting where outrigger mounts and inside of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lots of holes starting from front suspension component to rear spring mount inside and outside of chassis marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prob rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal slight leak
Nearside Front hub top swivel bearing slight play
Offside Front hub lower swivel bearing slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2x places on chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 3x places on chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Fuel hose leaking Leak off pipes (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering column mounting area on bulk head (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front hubs slighty damp
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front hubs slighty damp
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f axle sphere slightly weeping
slight oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f axle sphere slightly weeping
slight oil leak
both front prop ujs worn
both rear top shock bushes slightly worn
n/s rear wheel bearing slight play
oil leak
rear prop front most uj worn
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside and offside centre body mounts poor condition/corroded
nearside front dip beam pattern poor
play in front prop shaft u.j,s
rear prop shaft front prop shaft uj worn
rear prop shaft worn on splines
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside and offside centre body mounts poor condition/corroded
nearside front dip beam pattern poor
play in front prop shaft u.j,s
rear prop shaft front prop shaft uj worn
rear prop shaft worn on splines
Brake Pedel Has More Than Usual Travel
Front Upper Bumper Rusted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard Warning Teltail Is Trailor Lamp
N/S Door Mirror Not Fully Secure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S Rear Indicator Lamp Lens Not Fully Secure
O/S Windscrewen Wiper Blade Split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering Box Oily
Track Rod Fouling Guide On Front Axel
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake Pedel Has More Than Usual Travel
Front Upper Bumper Rusted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard Warning Teltail Is Trailor Lamp
N/S Door Mirror Not Fully Secure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S Rear Indicator Lamp Lens Not Fully Secure
O/S Windscrewen Wiper Blade Split
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering Box Oily
Track Rod Fouling Guide On Front Axel
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C3 FLU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 C3 FLU, 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.
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C3 FLU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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