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L105 CTA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,673 mi
Last recorded34,673 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 CTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 34,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,529 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 33,013 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 32,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,228 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,780 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 31,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,055 miles

both front axle diffs are leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,768 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,729 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,953 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,164 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,255 miles

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

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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L105 CTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L105 CTA, 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

How do I check the history of L105 CTA?

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What year was L105 CTA registered?

L105 CTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1993.

Is L105 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L105 CTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L105 CTA have outstanding finance?

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