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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,395 cc

L21 CTWMOT history

L21 CTW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L21 CTW grey 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,243 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CTW was last recorded at 148,243 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 11,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,179 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,064 miles
Average per year
6,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,243 miles
  • 2025 – 137,179 miles
  • 2024 – 126,681 miles
  • 2023 – 111,213 miles
  • 2022 – 95,765 miles
  • 2021 – 94,571 miles
  • 2020 – 91,837 miles
  • 2019 – 88,990 miles
  • 2018 – 87,138 miles
  • 2017 – 85,008 miles
  • 2016 – 81,841 miles
  • 2015 – 77,503 miles
  • 2014 – 71,737 miles
  • 2013 – 67,199 miles
  • 2012 – 57,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,243 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox, front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,243 miles (+11,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    709411575966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox, front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,179 miles (+10,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    198743541040
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft seals leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,681 miles (+15,468)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,681 miles
    Test number
    908075763234
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint hub seal leaking but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,213 miles
    Test number
    464952816436
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded *ALL* (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint hub seal leaking,not to excess
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside,Strong advise (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail111,213 miles (+15,448)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,213 miles
    Test number
    459718006073
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded *ALL* (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint hub seal leaking,not to excess
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside,Strong advise (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass95,765 miles (+1,194)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    472872984490
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff ball joint dust cover perishing

  7. Pass94,571 miles (+2,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    973235615902
    • AdvisoryBall joint cover above rear diff splitting

  8. Pass91,837 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    969263468650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,990 miles (+1,852)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,990 miles
    Test number
    382868061578
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF tractor joint weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,138 miles (+2,130)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    440729640235
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive NSF swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass85,008 miles (+3,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    684980606630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass81,841 miles (+4,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    804628059981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass77,503 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,503 miles
    Test number
    794068748261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,737 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    358153354229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,199 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    548877613243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    289413212220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CTW

Does L21 CTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CTW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CTW?
The MOT on L21 CTW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CTW done?
L21 CTW was recorded at 148,243 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,486 miles a year.
Has L21 CTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CTW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 CTW 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 L21 CTW find?
L21 CTW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, front diff.

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