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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L104 CTAMOT history

L104 CTA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jul 1994. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2023.

L104 CTA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2024
Mileage
171,911 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L104 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L104 CTA was last recorded at 171,911 miles on 27 Jun 2023, 4,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,512 miles · 23 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
4,399 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,911 miles
  • 2022 – 167,512 miles
  • 2021 – 164,634 miles
  • 2016 – 164,612 miles
  • 2015 – 156,448 miles
  • 2014 – 151,078 miles
  • 2013 – 146,166 miles
  • 2012 – 141,482 miles
  • 2011 – 135,813 miles
  • 2010 – 133,731 miles
  • 2009 – 132,637 miles
  • 2007 – 129,630 miles
  • 2006 – 121,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,911 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    171,911 miles
    Test number
    682793516759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,512 miles (+2,878)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,512 miles
    Test number
    134114500346
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass164,634 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,634 miles
    Test number
    820080637561
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear fuel tank breather pipe perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail164,612 miles (+8,164)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,612 miles
    Test number
    125009346835
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit starting to distort and has some cuts in tread requires replacing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers weak
    • AdvisoryBody has severe corrosion to near side bulk head

  5. Pass156,448 miles (+5)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    156,448 miles
    Test number
    908597625168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing.
    • NoteSlight leak from front swivels
    • NoteSlight leak from rear diff seal

  6. Fail156,443 miles (+5,365)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,443 miles
    Test number
    478242125197
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteClutch pedel rubber missing.
    • NoteSlight leak from front swivels
    • NoteSlight leak from rear diff seal

  7. Pass151,078 miles (+10)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    157781774078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor area corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  8. Fail151,068 miles (+4,902)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,068 miles
    Test number
    436934064014
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front floor area corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteRear cross member corroding

  9. Pass146,166 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    146,166 miles
    Test number
    455802693082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,144 miles (+4,662)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,144 miles
    Test number
    258191583059
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass141,482 miles (+5,669)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    218703882070
    • NoteFront floor pans corroding
    • NotePlay in all wheel bearings
    • NoteRear panel corroding
    • NoteSlight leak from pas box area

  12. Pass135,813 miles (+2,082)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    135,813 miles
    Test number
    605304721121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NotePAS BOX SLIGHTLY LEAKING
    • NoteREAR X MEMBER CORRODING (NOT STRUCTUAL)

  13. Pass133,731 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    133,731 miles
    Test number
    602867340370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail133,729 miles (+1,092)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,729 miles
    Test number
    950994540355
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass132,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    680668129048
    • NotePlay in all wheel bearings

  16. Fail132,637 miles (+3,007)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    412812829005
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NotePlay in all wheel bearings

  17. Pass129,630 miles (+8,055)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    129,630 miles
    Test number
    802128977291
    • NoteAll discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in all wheel bearings

  18. Pass121,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    121,575 miles
    Test number
    671898046087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L104 CTA

Does L104 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L104 CTA expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L104 CTA?
The MOT on L104 CTA expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L104 CTA done?
L104 CTA was recorded at 171,911 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2023, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has L104 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L104 CTA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on L104 CTA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L104 CTA find?
L104 CTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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