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Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

C8 ALJMOT history

C8 ALJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

C8 ALJ 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,634 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ALJ was last recorded at 110,634 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 8,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2016: 58,566 miles, lower than 58,709 miles on 1 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,667 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,967 miles
Average per year
6,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,634 miles
  • 2025 – 101,667 miles
  • 2024 – 94,398 miles
  • 2023 – 86,053 miles
  • 2022 – 78,046 miles
  • 2021 – 74,601 miles
  • 2020 – 72,733 miles
  • 2019 – 70,580 miles
  • 2018 – 64,397 miles
  • 2017 – 61,377 miles
  • 2016 – 58,566 miles
  • 2015 – 58,709 miles
  • 2014 – 47,474 miles
  • 2013 – 36,563 miles
  • 2012 – 23,912 miles
  • 2011 – 16,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,634 miles (+8,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    903124344839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass101,667 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    450607864826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,398 miles (+8,345)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    912507390507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    127000294630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,053 miles (+8,007)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    823911752235
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,046 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    527733005901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat backrest can be secured in upright position but only when manually lifting the release catch handle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail78,046 miles (+3,445)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    430534282290
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat backrest can be secured in upright position but only when manually lifting the release catch handle.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight movement. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative, however, non-testable item due to vehicle age.

  8. Pass74,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    938847688786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail74,601 miles (+1,868)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    688201074642
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass72,733 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    149092735169
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail72,733 miles (+2,153)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    423422986550
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass70,580 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    257078676451
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slight perishing/cracking on shoulders/sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps dim.

  13. Fail70,580 miles (+6,183)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    524416565619
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slight perishing/cracking on shoulders/sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lamps dim.

  14. Pass64,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    932863689466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,397 miles (+3,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    639931254123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass61,377 miles (+2,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,377 miles
    Test number
    481075852145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass58,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    821077935387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,566 miles (-143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    651023961317
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass58,709 miles (+11,235)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    287371325440
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle A frame top ball joint

  20. Pass47,474 miles (+10,911)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,474 miles
    Test number
    836949974003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass36,563 miles (+12,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,563 miles
    Test number
    689010673062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass23,912 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,912 miles
    Test number
    339743372081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,699 miles
    Test number
    959546371061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 ALJ

Does C8 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ALJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 ALJ?
The MOT on C8 ALJ is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 ALJ done?
C8 ALJ was recorded at 110,634 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 6,158 miles a year.
Has C8 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ALJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 ALJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 ALJ find?
C8 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has seepage.

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