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L947 CTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 CTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 146,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 146,568 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 145,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,838 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 141,862 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,148 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,101 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 140,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 139,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 138,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 136,792 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 135,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 134,738 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 134,738 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 132,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 132,083 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 127,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 122,485 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 122,446 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 121,392 miles

rear brake pipes held on nylon ties

Pass 21 Jul 2008 107,321 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 93,329 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 67,170 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 67,170 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L947 CTX?

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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?

The MOT history for L947 CTX shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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