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C3 TVC

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,374 mi
Last recorded157,374 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 TVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 157,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 157,371 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 157,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rails and Cross Members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 157,300 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Not attached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rails and Cross Members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail above Rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm/Hockey Stick Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 155,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 147,288 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,146 miles

chassis and all underside very corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 147,146 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis and all underside very corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 146,715 miles

chassis heavily corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 146,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis heavily corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 146,571 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroded

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2014 146,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear chassis very rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 143,654 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 143,653 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering box drop link gaiter perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 136,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 136,371 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 128,839 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 120,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 120,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 112,250 miles

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

slight rusting on outrigers

tracking could be out

Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,402 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 102,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 94,519 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 94,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small splits in wiper blades!!!!!

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 TVC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 TVC, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C3 TVC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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