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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1987 · 2,495 cc

C5 CSNMOT history

C5 CSN is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 1987. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

C5 CSN silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
129,436 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
19 Feb 1987
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CSN was last recorded at 129,436 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,422 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 129,436 miles
  • 2020 – 123,612 miles
  • 2019 – 117,195 miles
  • 2017 – 58,431 miles
  • 2016 – 53,960 miles
  • 2015 – 53,383 miles
  • 2014 – 50,479 miles
  • 2013 – 50,183 miles
  • 2012 – 47,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExsessive travel on parkbrake leverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,436 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    896291297058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExsessive travel on parkbrake lever

  2. Fail129,422 miles (+5,810)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,422 miles
    Test number
    750542736920
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExsessive travel on parkbrake lever

  3. Pass123,612 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,612 miles
    Test number
    553389356566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,608 miles (+6,413)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    820048321020
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting tow bar securing bracket insufficient welding reducing its strenght (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both across axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe to caliper slightly kinked

  5. Pass117,195 miles (+58,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    376182205415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass58,431 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    153764420127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,960 miles (+577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    958381389314
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  8. Pass53,383 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    271574999834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,479 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,479 miles
    Test number
    716187394299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,183 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,183 miles
    Test number
    895766973231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    229106372200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Questions about C5 CSN

Does C5 CSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 CSN expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 CSN?
The MOT on C5 CSN expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 CSN done?
C5 CSN was recorded at 129,436 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 8,990 miles a year.
Has C5 CSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CSN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 CSN 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 CSN find?
C5 CSN passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; exsessive travel on parkbrake lever.

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