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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L105 CTAMOT history

L105 CTA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 34,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L105 CTA red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
34,673 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
10 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 CTA was last recorded at 34,673 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,529 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,673 miles
  • 2024 – 34,529 miles
  • 2023 – 33,918 miles
  • 2022 – 33,013 miles
  • 2021 – 32,417 miles
  • 2020 – 32,385 miles
  • 2019 – 32,372 miles
  • 2018 – 32,228 miles
  • 2017 – 31,780 miles
  • 2016 – 31,389 miles
  • 2015 – 31,055 miles
  • 2014 – 30,542 miles
  • 2013 – 29,768 miles
  • 2012 – 29,103 miles
  • 2011 – 28,729 miles
  • 2010 – 27,953 miles
  • 2009 – 26,673 miles
  • 2008 – 25,962 miles
  • 2007 – 25,164 miles
  • 2006 – 24,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,673 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,673 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    34,673 miles
    Test number
    249252667272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,529 miles (+611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    34,529 miles
    Test number
    644847417513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass33,918 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    248802854195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,013 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    474742481964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,417 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,417 miles
    Test number
    353846562196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,385 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,385 miles
    Test number
    908891986112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,372 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,372 miles
    Test number
    735627111074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,228 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    185503385147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,780 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,780 miles
    Test number
    685827878009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,389 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    278668989221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,055 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    571165157039
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle diffs are leaking oil
  12. Pass30,542 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    145051814320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,768 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    128143873045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,103 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    519069262082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,729 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,729 miles
    Test number
    536946961003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail27,953 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    742336540019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass27,953 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    882896040074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,673 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,673 miles
    Test number
    614534259018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,962 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,962 miles
    Test number
    142091978441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,164 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    893184277029
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass24,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,260 miles
    Test number
    154434876013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,255 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,255 miles
    Test number
    591024876035
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L105 CTA

Does L105 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L105 CTA is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L105 CTA?
The MOT on L105 CTA is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L105 CTA done?
L105 CTA was recorded at 34,673 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 530 miles a year.
Has L105 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 CTA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on L105 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 L105 CTA find?
L105 CTA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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