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Toyota Land Cruiser

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 4,164 cc

L59 CTAMOT history

L59 CTA is a red diesel Toyota Land Cruiser first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 235,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
235,769 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Land Cruiser
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,164 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 CTA was last recorded at 235,769 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,805 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,964 miles
Average per year
4,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,769 miles
  • 2021 – 232,805 miles
  • 2020 – 230,294 miles
  • 2019 – 225,403 miles
  • 2018 – 221,513 miles
  • 2017 – 215,303 miles
  • 2016 – 208,149 miles
  • 2015 – 198,449 miles
  • 2014 – 190,041 miles
  • 2013 – 183,730 miles
  • 2012 – 176,919 miles
  • 2011 – 172,523 miles
  • 2010 – 167,758 miles
  • 2008 – 156,796 miles
  • 2006 – 149,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,769 miles (+2,964)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    235,769 miles
    Test number
    492250759249
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  2. Pass232,805 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    232,805 miles
    Test number
    751060349287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass230,294 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    230,294 miles
    Test number
    429887805377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass225,403 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    225,403 miles
    Test number
    203822378937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass221,513 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    221,513 miles
    Test number
    979933045164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,303 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    215,303 miles
    Test number
    547394655112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass208,149 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    208,149 miles
    Test number
    398332800710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,449 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    198,449 miles
    Test number
    466395415234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,041 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    190,041 miles
    Test number
    218102414245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass183,730 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    183,730 miles
    Test number
    998302183102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,919 miles (+4,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,919 miles
    Test number
    796539972153
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth sides front swivel joints slight leak

  12. Pass172,523 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    172,523 miles
    Test number
    166943781184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail172,498 miles (+4,740)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,498 miles
    Test number
    489350481178
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass167,758 miles (+10,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    167,758 miles
    Test number
    350255570190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass156,796 miles (+1)3 dangerous10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    156,796 miles
    Test number
    210595398233
    • DangerousNS Battery insecure
    • DangerousOS Battery insecure
    • DangerousOS NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CRACKED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  16. Fail156,795 miles (+6,807)5 dangerous13 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,795 miles
    Test number
    340793588452
    • DangerousNS Battery insecure
    • DangerousOS Battery insecure
    • DangerousOS NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CRACKED
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  17. Pass149,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    431349126203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail149,988 miles (+339)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    951418826271
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  19. Pass149,649 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    291801016176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,576 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,576 miles
    Test number
    464775396067
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L59 CTA

Does L59 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 CTA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 CTA?
The MOT on L59 CTA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 CTA done?
L59 CTA was recorded at 235,769 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
Has L59 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 CTA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on L59 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 L59 CTA find?
L59 CTA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 5 more.

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