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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,395 cc

C384 OVWMOT history

C384 OVW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,111 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

C384 OVW 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,111 km
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
359 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C384 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C384 OVW was last recorded at 164,111 km on 4 Aug 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,111 km · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
359 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,111 km
  • 2025 – 163,596 km
  • 2024 – 163,168 km
  • 2023 – 162,593 km
  • 2022 – 162,173 km
  • 2021 – 161,804 km
  • 2020 – 161,721 km
  • 2019 – 161,544 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,111 km

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Blue smoke from exhaust when cold.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,111 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,111 km
    Test number
    706841968777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,111 km (+515)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,111 km
    Test number
    737931146573
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very perished with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass163,596 km (+428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,596 km
    Test number
    548646790694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,168 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,168 km
    Test number
    799283631400
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail163,168 km (+575)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,168 km
    Test number
    421144230102
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure broken at down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass162,593 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,593 km
    Test number
    837170297727
    • AdvisorySome corrosion at near side rear crossmember (close to step)

  7. Fail162,593 km (+420)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,593 km
    Test number
    942204664236
    • MajorRear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion at near side rear crossmember (close to step)

  8. Pass162,173 km (+369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,173 km
    Test number
    413065433962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass161,804 km (+83)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,804 km
    Test number
    173004269068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,721 km
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,721 km
    Test number
    511374878664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,721 km (+177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,721 km
    Test number
    684540767429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass161,544 km (+115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,544 km
    Test number
    483797481005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,429 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    161,429 km
    Test number
    533294458298
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke from exhaust when cold.

  14. Fail161,418 miles (+2,221)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,418 miles
    Test number
    294652761336
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke from exhaust when cold.

  15. Pass159,197 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    159,197 miles
    Test number
    214593136604
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail159,175 miles (+3,461)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,175 miles
    Test number
    938158141088
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass155,714 miles (+3,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    909915781687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass152,161 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    133860548222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,483 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,483 miles
    Test number
    429576314359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Questions about C384 OVW

Does C384 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C384 OVW is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C384 OVW?
The MOT on C384 OVW is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C384 OVW done?
C384 OVW was recorded at 164,111 km at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 359 km a year.
Has C384 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C384 OVW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C384 OVW 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 C384 OVW find?
C384 OVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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