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C15 SCM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,128 mi
Last recorded211,128 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 SCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 211,128 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 207,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 204,923 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 203,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 202,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 200,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 194,398 miles

Rear crossmember slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2018 184,453 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 176,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 171,493 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 165,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 157,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 149,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 136,984 miles

o/s/f drop arm ball joint has slight play & gaiter deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f sphere lower brg

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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C15 SCM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C15 SCM, 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 C15 SCM registered?

C15 SCM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C15 SCM safe to buy?

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