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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 3,528 cc

C401 PRMMOT history

C401 PRM is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1986. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

C401 PRM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
69,409 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C401 PRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Jun 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C401 PRM was last recorded at 69,409 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,435 miles · 30 Jan 2017
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,409 miles
  • 2017 – 67,435 miles
  • 2012 – 66,765 miles
  • 2011 – 65,836 miles
  • 2008 – 63,494 miles
  • 2007 – 61,310 miles
  • 2006 – 59,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,409 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    221014513281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass67,435 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,435 miles
    Test number
    621143900354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    698786212225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  4. Fail66,765 miles (+929)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    329846012458
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Pass65,836 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    298821361154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,790 miles (+2,296)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    618190361146
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  7. Pass63,494 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    872498728241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,321 miles (+2,011)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    170108698152
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  9. Pass61,310 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,310 miles
    Test number
    810448597190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    184792096187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C401 PRM

Does C401 PRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C401 PRM is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C401 PRM?
The MOT on C401 PRM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C401 PRM done?
C401 PRM was recorded at 69,409 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 509 miles a year.
Has C401 PRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C401 PRM has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on C401 PRM 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 C401 PRM find?
C401 PRM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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