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C12 EMB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,034 mi
Last recorded157,034 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 EMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 157,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight leak from axle seal

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

drivers footwell has hole due to corrosion but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 151,583 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 151,136 miles

Battery tray corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 147,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 144,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 124,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 107,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 107,523 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 107,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 107,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 106,885 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,700 miles

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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C12 EMB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C12 EMB, 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.

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What year was C12 EMB registered?

C12 EMB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C12 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 EMB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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