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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

C203 LBWMOT history

C203 LBW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

C203 LBW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,079 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C203 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C203 LBW was last recorded at 116,079 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2018: 116,071 miles, lower than 116,079 miles on 31 Aug 2017.

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
116,079 miles · 13 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,079 miles
  • 2019 – 116,079 miles
  • 2018 – 116,071 miles
  • 2017 – 116,079 miles
  • 2016 – 116,079 miles
  • 2015 – 116,079 miles
  • 2014 – 115,864 miles
  • 2013 – 115,657 miles
  • 2012 – 114,601 miles
  • 2011 – 113,548 miles
  • 2010 – 111,685 miles
  • 2009 – 108,394 miles
  • 2008 – 105,084 miles
  • 2007 – 102,384 miles
  • 2006 – 99,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,079 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    616665812616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,079 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    242078346686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,071 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    858021737076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    768751742845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    678154562679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,079 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    335833925230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass115,864 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    576761254210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass115,657 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    456389033225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,646 miles (+1,045)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    748694033282
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass114,601 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    114,601 miles
    Test number
    557831752287
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAdvise - Front Disc's corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail114,601 miles (+1,053)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,601 miles
    Test number
    308698342250
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteAdvise - Front Disc's corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass113,548 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,548 miles
    Test number
    626721531209
    • NoteN/s front wiper blade ruber split
    • NoteSteering box oil leak

  13. Fail113,548 miles (+1,863)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,548 miles
    Test number
    245771731292
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s front wiper blade ruber split
    • NoteO/s front side light wrong bulb
    • NoteO/s rear light wrong bulb
    • NoteSteering box oil leak

  14. Pass111,685 miles (+3,291)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,685 miles
    Test number
    313849100425
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread
    • NoteSteering box weeping

  15. Pass108,394 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,394 miles
    Test number
    652159909280
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bushes worn

  16. Fail108,388 miles (+3,304)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    753868509265
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSteering damper mounting bushes worn

  17. Pass105,084 miles (+2,700)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    363249288142
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel binding slightly
    • NoteSteering box lower seal weeping

  18. Pass102,384 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    102,384 miles
    Test number
    110127987156
    • NoteSeepage from steering box

  19. Fail102,381 miles (+2,438)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    734847187131
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFluid around steering box drop arm

  20. Pass99,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    364962506489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,943 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    411272406294
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about C203 LBW

Does C203 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C203 LBW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C203 LBW?
The MOT on C203 LBW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C203 LBW done?
C203 LBW was recorded at 116,079 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 831 miles a year.
Has C203 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C203 LBW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on C203 LBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C203 LBW find?
C203 LBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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