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C3 TCG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,109 miles

oil leak osf hub seal

Fail 9 Dec 2020 66,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak osf hub seal

Pass 29 May 2019 62,630 miles

Nearside Rear axel bump stop missing

Fail 29 May 2019 62,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear axel bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,246 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,662 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TCG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TCG, 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 C3 TCG registered?

C3 TCG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is C3 TCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 TCG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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