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L858 CTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,962 mi
Last recorded153,962 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 CTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 153,962 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 153,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,883 miles

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

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

Chassis heavily under-sealed unable to fully check condition of structure

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,883 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Chassis heavily under sealed unable to check full condition of structure

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 153,561 miles

Oil leak ()

slight movement offside rear stabiliser bar securing bush

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2016 153,561 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle brake pipes are slightly corroded, recommend clean and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mounting/chassis in several places (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle brake pipes are slightly corroded, recommend clean and greasing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 151,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 150,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 149,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 147,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 147,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 136,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 67,666 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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L858 CTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L858 CTX, 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 L858 CTX?

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What year was L858 CTX registered?

L858 CTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L858 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L858 CTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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