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Tata TL

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,948 cc

LK04 CDFMOT history

LK04 CDF is a blue diesel Tata TL first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
104,790 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 CDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Tata
Model
TL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,948 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 CDF was last recorded at 104,790 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,018 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
4,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,790 miles
  • 2024 – 104,018 miles
  • 2023 – 102,989 miles
  • 2022 – 102,166 miles
  • 2021 – 101,360 miles
  • 2020 – 100,565 miles
  • 2019 – 99,023 miles
  • 2018 – 98,654 miles
  • 2016 – 96,572 miles
  • 2015 – 84,676 miles
  • 2014 – 72,442 miles
  • 2013 – 60,444 miles
  • 2012 – 51,361 miles
  • 2011 – 47,539 miles
  • 2010 – 43,774 miles
  • 2009 – 38,180 miles
  • 2008 – 35,096 miles
  • 2007 – 30,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,790 miles (+772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,790 miles
    Test number
    311891076550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,018 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,018 miles
    Test number
    894524785431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,989 miles (+823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    194390260581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass102,166 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,166 miles
    Test number
    835436737387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,360 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,360 miles
    Test number
    980478472449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,565 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,565 miles
    Test number
    747712224301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass99,023 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    145335526495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass98,654 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,654 miles
    Test number
    783261665817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,572 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,572 miles
    Test number
    367692554092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,282 miles (+11,606)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    754822309475
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass84,676 miles (+12,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    369519915459
    • NoteSlight wear o/s front inner drag link end

  12. Pass72,442 miles (+11,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,442 miles
    Test number
    889213824270
    • NoteSlight play n/s outer track rod end

  13. Pass60,444 miles (+9,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,444 miles
    Test number
    186061333290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,361 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    749343632203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,539 miles (+48)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,539 miles
    Test number
    559780821296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteBoth inner track rod ends dust covers split.

  16. Fail47,491 miles (+3,717)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    597165411218
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteBoth inner track rod ends dust covers split.

  17. Pass43,774 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    702342520272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,180 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    264452929232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    683528128216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,096 miles (+4,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    373287628462
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass30,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    181125517225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,809 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,809 miles
    Test number
    704244617212
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about LK04 CDF

Does LK04 CDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 CDF expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 CDF?
The MOT on LK04 CDF expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 CDF done?
LK04 CDF was recorded at 104,790 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
Has LK04 CDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 CDF has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LK04 CDF 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 LK04 CDF find?
LK04 CDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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