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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

C5 DOWMOT history

C5 DOW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

C5 DOW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,148 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DOW was last recorded at 164,148 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,809 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,339 miles
Average per year
7,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,148 miles
  • 2025 – 162,809 miles
  • 2024 – 158,889 miles
  • 2023 – 148,639 miles
  • 2022 – 139,792 miles
  • 2021 – 132,553 miles
  • 2020 – 127,665 miles
  • 2019 – 122,446 miles
  • 2018 – 115,492 miles
  • 2017 – 105,951 miles
  • 2016 – 95,957 miles
  • 2015 – 87,007 miles
  • 2014 – 75,703 miles
  • 2013 – 63,969 miles
  • 2012 – 55,477 miles
  • 2011 – 45,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,148 miles (+1,339)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,148 miles
    Test number
    800687805790
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,809 miles
    Test number
    613068902676
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,809 miles (+3,920)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,809 miles
    Test number
    217852270064
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,889 miles (+10,250)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,889 miles
    Test number
    388216941284
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside running board corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside running board corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,639 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,639 miles
    Test number
    525337839069
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail148,639 miles (+8,847)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,639 miles
    Test number
    890940710101
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,792 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    233873833338
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail139,791 miles (+7,238)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,791 miles
    Test number
    832205904942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85/16c (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm B/J (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    377294978518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail132,553 miles (+4,888)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    747818952229
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass127,665 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,665 miles
    Test number
    172301990006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,446 miles (+6,954)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    782338824142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass115,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    717133017277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,492 miles (+9,541)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,492 miles
    Test number
    641647442303
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass105,951 miles (+9,994)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    855501299899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,957 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,957 miles
    Test number
    332491820224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,007 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    865123665055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail87,006 miles (+11,303)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,006 miles
    Test number
    425882065075
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    339816574091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,703 miles (+11,734)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    486430274059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,969 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    145186383070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail63,847 miles (+8,370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    356952083054
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,477 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,477 miles
    Test number
    528998442083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,471 miles (+9,969)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    568123702079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak around parking brake drum

  25. Pass45,502 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    138346621439
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper splitting
    • NoteOil leak from handbrake/ propshaft joint

  26. Fail45,502 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    656336921038
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper splitting
    • NoteOil leak from handbrake/ propshaft joint

Questions about C5 DOW

Does C5 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DOW is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 DOW?
The MOT on C5 DOW is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DOW done?
C5 DOW was recorded at 164,148 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,636 miles a year.
Has C5 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DOW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 DOW 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 DOW find?
C5 DOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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