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C3 SKB

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,426 mi
Last recorded124,426 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 123,792 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,907 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 122,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white light (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,496 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 119,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 117,390 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 115,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

play in both front wheels

Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in both front wheels

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 SKB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 SKB, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C3 SKB?

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What year was C3 SKB registered?

C3 SKB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is C3 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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