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C639 TOY

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,116 mi
Last recorded70,116 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 TOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 69,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front and centre rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside joints in front pannard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,318 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front pan are rod bushes have slight play, advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front pannard rod bush has slight play offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,590 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,508 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Upper uj has slight play (2.1.5)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,119 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,866 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in front UJ in front propshaft

Pass 10 Jul 2012 515,524 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 515,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,077 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,947 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 77,185 miles

Darkened glass in os/ns windows

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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C639 TOY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C639 TOY, 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.

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What year was C639 TOY registered?

C639 TOY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1992.

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