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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

L1 TCAMOT history

L1 TCA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L1 TCA black 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,997 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TCA was last recorded at 75,997 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,994 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,997 miles
  • 2025 – 72,573 miles
  • 2024 – 69,569 miles
  • 2023 – 65,992 miles
  • 2022 – 62,932 miles
  • 2021 – 62,529 miles
  • 2019 – 61,540 miles
  • 2018 – 60,340 miles
  • 2017 – 58,782 miles
  • 2016 – 57,698 miles
  • 2015 – 56,339 miles
  • 2014 – 52,477 miles
  • 2013 – 49,372 miles
  • 2012 – 45,098 miles
  • 2011 – 39,438 miles
  • 2010 – 33,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,997 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,997 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    132354174606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,994 miles (+3,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    938045671681
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass72,573 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    632229500797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,569 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    420353489150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,992 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    842263074114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,991 miles (+3,059)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    389566944679
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (arm from steering box) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    151938191992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,932 miles (+403)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    460579255630
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass62,529 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,529 miles
    Test number
    181464778651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,505 miles (+965)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    987539396403
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,540 miles (+1,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,540 miles
    Test number
    573964583709
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Onto axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    265050381251
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail60,340 miles (+1,558)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,340 miles
    Test number
    644049824465
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass58,782 miles (+1,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    315985536500
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass57,698 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    735580376237
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail57,697 miles (+1,358)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    652352949474
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,339 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    119268645121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,337 miles (+3,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    149671145129
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail52,477 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    687990804168
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,477 miles (+3,105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    708840004177
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,372 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    595344293082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,098 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,098 miles
    Test number
    186447182434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail45,082 miles (+5,644)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    108582782441
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass39,438 miles (+6,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,438 miles
    Test number
    559761281019
    • NoteSlight play in rear shockabsorber bushes and play in first steering joint after steering box but not considered excessive

  25. Pass33,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,225 miles
    Test number
    970803480005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 TCA

Does L1 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TCA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TCA?
The MOT on L1 TCA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TCA done?
L1 TCA was recorded at 75,997 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,673 miles a year.
Has L1 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TCA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 TCA 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 L1 TCA find?
L1 TCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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