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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L105 XADMOT history

L105 XAD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 198,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L105 XAD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,808 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 XAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 XAD was last recorded at 198,808 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2016: 145,489 miles, lower than 145,498 miles on 19 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
194,729 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,079 miles
Average per year
4,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,808 miles
  • 2025 – 194,729 miles
  • 2024 – 189,946 miles
  • 2023 – 183,045 miles
  • 2022 – 175,969 miles
  • 2021 – 170,690 miles
  • 2020 – 165,131 miles
  • 2019 – 157,180 miles
  • 2018 – 151,891 miles
  • 2017 – 145,683 miles
  • 2016 – 145,489 miles
  • 2014 – 144,644 miles
  • 2013 – 137,897 miles
  • 2012 – 129,748 miles
  • 2011 – 122,812 miles
  • 2010 – 118,363 miles
  • 2009 – 114,082 miles
  • 2008 – 110,583 miles
  • 2007 – 107,996 miles
  • 2006 – 103,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,808 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,808 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    198,808 miles
    Test number
    936277481308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,729 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    609993713414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,946 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,946 miles
    Test number
    235136075741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass183,045 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,045 miles
    Test number
    330363706124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,969 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    175,969 miles
    Test number
    377574095474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,690 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    170,690 miles
    Test number
    155756293283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,131 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,131 miles
    Test number
    287068789751
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass157,180 miles (+14)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,180 miles
    Test number
    697155413205
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail157,166 miles (+5,275)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,166 miles
    Test number
    225706081478
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass151,891 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,891 miles
    Test number
    241377147527
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail151,888 miles (+6,205)5 dangerous11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,888 miles
    Test number
    450199251835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass145,683 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    479960218794
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail145,683 miles (+194)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    399162507000
    • FailureAll position lamps not working not working on single switch (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam beam working but incorrectly fitted (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass145,489 miles (-9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,489 miles
    Test number
    223685634744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail145,498 miles (+854)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,498 miles
    Test number
    496662485541
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced on axle (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass144,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    144,644 miles
    Test number
    117193754303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail144,644 miles (+1,541)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,644 miles
    Test number
    649792954320
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass143,103 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,103 miles
    Test number
    139713024479
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail143,094 miles (+5,197)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,094 miles
    Test number
    945275714019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass137,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    926292733054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail137,897 miles (+8,149)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    549564013012
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  22. Pass129,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    129,748 miles
    Test number
    695830912023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail129,748 miles (+6,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,748 miles
    Test number
    989070012031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass122,812 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,812 miles
    Test number
    546391021096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,646 miles (+4,283)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    337993211040
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass118,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    281715810063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,363 miles (+4,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    501165210029
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass114,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,082 miles
    Test number
    841703829057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail114,082 miles (+3,499)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,082 miles
    Test number
    982529119082
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass110,583 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    322147508024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass107,996 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    107,996 miles
    Test number
    502421617046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass103,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    141184626449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L105 XAD

Does L105 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L105 XAD is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L105 XAD?
The MOT on L105 XAD is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L105 XAD done?
L105 XAD was recorded at 198,808 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,656 miles a year.
Has L105 XAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 XAD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L105 XAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L105 XAD find?
L105 XAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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