Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
888 CXCMOT history
888 CXC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,032 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 165,032 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 888 CXC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 4 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
888 CXC was last recorded at 165,032 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,100 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,932 miles
- Average per year
- 1,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,032 miles
- 2025 – 163,100 miles
- 2024 – 161,150 miles
- 2023 – 158,776 miles
- 2022 – 157,463 miles
- 2018 – 157,349 miles
- 2012 – 155,864 miles
- 2010 – 150,042 miles
- 2008 – 148,910 miles
- 2007 – 140,821 miles
- 2006 – 132,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,032 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,032 miles (+1,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 165,032 miles
- Test number
- 955869369082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass163,100 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 163,100 miles
- Test number
- 824968768554
- 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,100 miles (+1,950)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,100 miles
- Test number
- 470733690401
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,150 miles (+2,374)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 161,150 miles
- Test number
- 711919457662
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,776 miles (+1,313)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 158,776 miles
- Test number
- 752617106474
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,463 miles
- Test number
- 710656023532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,463 miles (+114)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,463 miles
- Test number
- 393619169061
- MajorFront Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass157,349 miles (+7)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 157,349 miles
- Test number
- 613397410891
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight seepage from axle steering ball joint.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,342 miles (+1,478)5 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,342 miles
- Test number
- 327559196036
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight seepage from axle steering ball joint.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,864 miles (+5,822)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 155,864 miles
- Test number
- 247231382444
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront propshaft has slight play
Pass150,042 miles (+1,132)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 150,042 miles
- Test number
- 384838970417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,910 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 148,910 miles
- Test number
- 660483478264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,858 miles (+8,037)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,858 miles
- Test number
- 114979768206
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass140,821 miles1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 140,821 miles
- Test number
- 221478767206
- DangerousFront prop excessive play.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail140,821 miles (+8,096)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,821 miles
- Test number
- 164552367269
- FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteBoth front tractor hub seals slightly leaking
Pass132,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 132,725 miles
- Test number
- 164244966268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 888 CXC
- What vehicle is registration 888 CXC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 888 CXC on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 1993. 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 888 CXC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 888 CXC is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 888 CXC?
- The MOT on 888 CXC is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 888 CXC done?
- 888 CXC was recorded at 165,032 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
- Has 888 CXC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 888 CXC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on 888 CXC 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 888 CXC find?
- 888 CXC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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