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C93 GTT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,153 mi
Last recorded115,153 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC93 GTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,153 miles

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

hazard warning not working

no kick up on head lights

Fail 8 Oct 2020 115,153 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness on rear hubs

hazard warning not working

no kick up on head lights

Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 113,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,870 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,364 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 111,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 111,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 111,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 110,957 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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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C93 GTT is a 1986 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 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C93 GTT, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C93 GTT registered?

C93 GTT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C93 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C93 GTT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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