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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

8808 CDMOT history

8808 CD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

8808 CD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2026
Mileage
80,195 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8808 CD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

8808 CD was last recorded at 80,195 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2021: 78,058 miles, lower than 759,976 miles on 29 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,815 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
2,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,195 miles
  • 2025 – 79,815 miles
  • 2024 – 79,665 miles
  • 2023 – 79,517 miles
  • 2021 – 78,058 miles
  • 2020 – 759,976 miles
  • 2019 – 74,118 miles
  • 2018 – 72,412 miles
  • 2017 – 70,551 miles
  • 2016 – 67,964 miles
  • 2015 – 64,744 miles
  • 2014 – 62,147 miles
  • 2013 – 58,850 miles
  • 2012 – 55,185 miles
  • 2011 – 51,280 miles
  • 2010 – 47,213 miles
  • 2009 – 43,184 miles
  • 2008 – 37,407 miles
  • 2007 – 32,642 miles
  • 2006 – 28,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,195 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle torsion bar linkage dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint cover split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint cover split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle torsion bar bush split, o/s/r forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipes not secured properly (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper bushes worn
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower rear cross member corroded, but not unsafe
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f floor pan corroded underneath but not unsafe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Drivers fore & aft seat adjuster stiff (requires lubricating)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Front hardy spicer universal joint at entry to front axle has slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Passenger seat fore & aft adjuster/mechanism stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central chassis outrigger has heavy surface rust + 1 bracing plate rusted through (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,195 miles (+380)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    526929104822
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle torsion bar linkage dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint cover split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint cover split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle torsion bar bush split, o/s/r forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear brake pipes not secured properly (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower rear cross member corroded, but not unsafe
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f floor pan corroded underneath but not unsafe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass79,815 miles (+150)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    523615492717
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  3. Pass79,665 miles (+148)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    845041664567
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,517 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    949488624165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    497572520584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,058 miles (-681,918)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    864469824472
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass759,976 miles (+685,858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    759,976 miles
    Test number
    346380565381
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tirsion arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,118 miles (+1,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    919716219715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass72,412 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    653548707416
    • AdvisoryDrivers fore & aft seat adjuster stiff (requires lubricating)
    • AdvisoryFront Front hardy spicer universal joint at entry to front axle has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat fore & aft adjuster/mechanism stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central chassis outrigger has heavy surface rust + 1 bracing plate rusted through (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe (clipped to upper part of logtitudinal chassis section) lightly corroded) marked with yellow crayon (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush Marked yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Central chassis outrigger has heavy surface rust (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have perishing cracks in tread area
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog light lens taped up

  10. Fail72,412 miles (+1,861)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    153188936543
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint. marked yellow crayon (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Front axle o/s panhard bush. marked yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Brake pipe across rear axle requires re-clipping (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak Needs cleaning off to determine exact source of leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryDrivers fore & aft seat adjuster stiff (requires lubricating)
    • AdvisoryFront Front hardy spicer universal joint at entry to front axle has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat fore & aft adjuster/mechanism stiff
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central chassis outrigger has heavy surface rust + 1 bracing plate rusted through (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe (clipped to upper part of logtitudinal chassis section) lightly corroded) marked with yellow crayon (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush Marked yellow crayon (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Central chassis outrigger has heavy surface rust (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have perishing cracks in tread area
    • AdvisoryRear Rear fog light lens taped up

  11. Pass70,551 miles (+2,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    101764146312
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass67,964 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    320394314166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    225895505443
    • NoteOil leak from steering box area

  14. Fail64,744 miles (+2,597)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    839235405128
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from steering box area

  15. Pass62,147 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,147 miles
    Test number
    176334114154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,850 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    436139903169
    • NoteUnable to fully check rear metal brake pipe [on top of chassis member]

  17. Fail58,850 miles (+3,665)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    815601803103
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteUnable to fully check rear metal brake pipe [on top of chassis member]

  18. Pass55,185 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    509052822131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,280 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,280 miles
    Test number
    177058631107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,256 miles (+4,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    395466031199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  21. Pass47,213 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    762319730181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,184 miles
    Test number
    313694339151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,184 miles (+5,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,184 miles
    Test number
    281834539425
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass37,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    564740138183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,407 miles (+4,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,407 miles
    Test number
    680299828103
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass32,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    260933847112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,642 miles (+3,735)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    174091947170
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass28,907 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,907 miles
    Test number
    293886136400
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in rear shock absorber bottom bushes

Questions about 8808 CD

What vehicle is registration 8808 CD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8808 CD on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. 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 8808 CD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 8808 CD expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 8808 CD?
The MOT on 8808 CD expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 8808 CD done?
8808 CD was recorded at 80,195 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,541 miles a year.
Has 8808 CD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8808 CD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 8808 CD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 8808 CD find?
8808 CD failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle torsion bar linkage dust cover no longer prevents ingress of dirt; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, and 12 more.

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