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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

87 CGMOT history

87 CG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 46,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

87 CG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
87 CG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

87 CG was last recorded at 46,315 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,239 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
2,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,315 miles
  • 2024 – 46,239 miles
  • 2023 – 46,162 miles
  • 2022 – 41,948 miles
  • 2021 – 35,880 miles
  • 2020 – 32,819 miles
  • 2019 – 29,525 miles
  • 2018 – 28,102 miles
  • 2017 – 25,645 miles
  • 2016 – 22,238 miles
  • 2015 – 20,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,315 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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,315 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    279257353692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,239 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    530904532933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,162 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,162 miles
    Test number
    986974964783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,948 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,948 miles
    Test number
    167441894376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,880 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    237911897768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,819 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,819 miles
    Test number
    218900879545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,525 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    578162878767
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Fail29,523 miles (+1,421)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    102157210148
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass28,102 miles (+2,457)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    745151869844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. Pass25,645 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    441692052359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    434534099766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,238 miles (+1,622)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,238 miles
    Test number
    722303457665
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass20,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,616 miles
    Test number
    706214656469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 87 CG

What vehicle is registration 87 CG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 87 CG on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 87 CG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 87 CG is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 87 CG?
The MOT on 87 CG is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 87 CG done?
87 CG was recorded at 46,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
Has 87 CG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 87 CG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on 87 CG 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 87 CG find?
87 CG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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