
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1988 · 2,496 cc
C5 AGCMOT history
C5 AGC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Oct 1988. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 159,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,458 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 19 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 1,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 AGC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 3 Oct 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 AGC was last recorded at 159,458 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,369 miles · 7 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 89 miles
- Average per year
- 1,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,458 miles
- 2024 – 159,369 miles
- 2023 – 157,791 miles
- 2021 – 156,927 miles
- 2020 – 155,394 miles
- 2019 – 153,231 miles
- 2018 – 151,754 miles
- 2017 – 151,438 miles
- 2016 – 150,213 miles
- 2015 – 149,432 miles
- 2014 – 147,621 miles
- 2013 – 145,813 miles
- 2012 – 143,113 miles
- 2011 – 140,585 miles
- 2010 – 136,683 miles
- 2009 – 133,225 miles
- 2008 – 129,930 miles
- 2007 – 127,001 miles
- 2006 – 123,562 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
35 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,458 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,458 miles
- Test number
- 791025788919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,369 miles (+1,578)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 159,369 miles
- Test number
- 569032701324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,791 miles (+864)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 157,791 miles
- Test number
- 559717166618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 156,927 miles
- Test number
- 674484364411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,927 miles (+37)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,927 miles
- Test number
- 539306519056
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up unsafe for road use (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail156,890 miles (+1,496)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,890 miles
- Test number
- 445355834164
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,394 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 155,394 miles
- Test number
- 177694343312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,390 miles (+2,159)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,390 miles
- Test number
- 292184546115
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
Pass153,231 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 153,231 miles
- Test number
- 247523241448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,229 miles (+4)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,229 miles
- Test number
- 858867854083
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Fail153,225 miles (+1,471)1 dangerous14 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,225 miles
- Test number
- 149206757388
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe to caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn Front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff mount ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass151,754 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 151,754 miles
- Test number
- 619566981157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pressure low . (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,754 miles (+316)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,754 miles
- Test number
- 356601173576
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pressure low . (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,438 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 151,438 miles
- Test number
- 808444519449
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on side wall
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail151,435 miles (+1,222)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,435 miles
- Test number
- 101102363155
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play leaking oil (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play leaking oil (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on side wall
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass150,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 150,213 miles
- Test number
- 867496086747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,213 miles (+14)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,213 miles
- Test number
- 926178532412
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose At connection with steering box drop arm. Split pin missing. Securing nut appeared tight at time of inspection. (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
Fail150,199 miles (+767)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,199 miles
- Test number
- 283288124927
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 3 places (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 3 places (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x 3 places (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass149,432 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 149,432 miles
- Test number
- 375671134160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail149,414 miles (+1,793)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,414 miles
- Test number
- 218301584392
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass147,621 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 147,621 miles
- Test number
- 765771934232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail147,606 miles (+1,793)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,606 miles
- Test number
- 977007824208
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass145,813 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 145,813 miles
- Test number
- 428421133284
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteTow bar removed
Fail145,813 miles (+2,700)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,813 miles
- Test number
- 336798623205
- FailureCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass143,113 miles8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 143,113 miles
- Test number
- 895403432257
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteFuel tank leaking? damp and smells
- NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking
Fail143,113 miles (+2,528)6 failures8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,113 miles
- Test number
- 707611932271
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteFuel tank leaking? damp and smells
- NoteNearside rear hub seal leaking
Pass140,585 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 140,585 miles
- Test number
- 158448321226
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front floor corroded
Fail140,585 miles (+3,902)9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,585 miles
- Test number
- 945077021270
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front floor corroded
Pass136,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 136,683 miles
- Test number
- 462259320236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,683 miles (+3,458)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,683 miles
- Test number
- 211217510246
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass133,225 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 133,225 miles
- Test number
- 613478369184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,930 miles (+2,929)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 129,930 miles
- Test number
- 464660928117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,001 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 127,001 miles
- Test number
- 191068967481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,981 miles (+3,419)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,981 miles
- Test number
- 462461367069
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Pass123,562 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 123,562 miles
- Test number
- 180174636039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 AGC
- Does C5 AGC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AGC is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 AGC?
- The MOT on C5 AGC is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 AGC done?
- C5 AGC was recorded at 159,458 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
- Has C5 AGC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 AGC has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on C5 AGC 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 C5 AGC find?
- C5 AGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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