MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,568 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within 30cm of steering box mounting points (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected socket cover seized shut (1.9.3b)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
rear brake pipes held on nylon ties
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
O/S/F seat belt slightly marked...
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L947 CTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 L947 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.
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What year was L947 CTX registered?
L947 CTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1993.
Is L947 CTX safe to buy?
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