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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L106 XADMOT history

L106 XAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 156,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L106 XAD green 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,956 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L106 XAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L106 XAD was last recorded at 156,956 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2015: 126,618 miles, lower than 928,271 miles on 9 Oct 2013.

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
156,956 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,956 miles
  • 2025 – 153,155 miles
  • 2024 – 149,648 miles
  • 2023 – 146,430 miles
  • 2022 – 142,615 miles
  • 2021 – 137,456 miles
  • 2019 – 137,327 miles
  • 2017 – 136,260 miles
  • 2016 – 129,905 miles
  • 2015 – 126,618 miles
  • 2013 – 928,271 miles
  • 2012 – 111,926 miles
  • 2011 – 103,700 miles
  • 2010 – 102,851 miles
  • 2009 – 94,118 miles
  • 2007 – 86,712 miles
  • 2006 – 81,860 miles
  • 2005 – 77,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,956 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,956 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    677321169938
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail156,956 miles4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    728235831852
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail156,956 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,956 miles
    Test number
    710684654366
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (hockey stick arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (hockey stick arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering dampener bush worn

  4. Pass153,155 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,155 miles
    Test number
    562174163986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail153,155 miles (+3,507)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,155 miles
    Test number
    224911646089
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass149,648 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,648 miles
    Test number
    382239580947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,648 miles (+3,218)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,648 miles
    Test number
    777657285147
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,430 miles
    Test number
    185305790028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,430 miles (+3,815)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,430 miles
    Test number
    893389319777
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass142,615 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,615 miles
    Test number
    461084280463
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,456 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,456 miles
    Test number
    265696285847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail137,447 miles (+120)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    125192568591
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass137,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,327 miles
    Test number
    235647577381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,327 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,327 miles
    Test number
    233732631646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass136,260 miles (+6,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    743900830462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass129,905 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,905 miles
    Test number
    843563548488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail129,905 miles (+3,287)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,905 miles
    Test number
    599854912448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail126,618 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    968357135074
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

  19. Pass126,618 miles (-801,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    126,618 miles
    Test number
    969287135035
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

  20. Fail928,271 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    928,271 miles
    Test number
    318842183462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass123,249 miles (+11,323)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,249 miles
    Test number
    379752983269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,926 miles (+8,226)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    525654522275
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery tray under side corroded& holed
    • NoteSteering damper o/s end bush worn

  23. Fail103,700 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    488810921203
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass103,700 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    985720421293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,851 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,851 miles
    Test number
    423891300293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail102,617 miles (+8,499)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,617 miles
    Test number
    113059280186
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass94,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,118 miles
    Test number
    303869089178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  28. Fail94,117 miles (+7,405)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    894879689118
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  29. Pass86,712 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    850508507213
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  30. Pass81,860 miles (+4,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    802689206223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass77,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    862939405259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L106 XAD

Does L106 XAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L106 XAD is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L106 XAD?
The MOT on L106 XAD is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L106 XAD done?
L106 XAD was recorded at 156,956 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has L106 XAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L106 XAD has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L106 XAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L106 XAD find?
L106 XAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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