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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

C8 BLLMOT history

C8 BLL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 1,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

C8 BLL grey 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
1,501 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BLL was last recorded at 1,501 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2024: 8 miles, lower than 151,048 miles on 18 Apr 2017.

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
8 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,501 miles
  • 2024 – 8 miles
  • 2017 – 151,048 miles
  • 2016 – 147,881 miles
  • 2015 – 143,051 miles
  • 2014 – 135,706 miles
  • 2013 – 126,137 miles
  • 2012 – 121,694 miles
  • 2011 – 114,444 miles
  • 2010 – 106,246 miles
  • 2009 – 100,077 miles
  • 2008 – 95,971 miles
  • 2007 – 92,563 miles
  • 2006 – 87,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,501 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    1,501 miles
    Test number
    852903013216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    887696512417
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Pass8 miles (-151,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    823153885261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,048 miles
    Test number
    857964909999
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  5. Fail151,048 miles (+3,167)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,048 miles
    Test number
    938030748633
    • FailureCentral Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  6. Pass147,881 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    147,881 miles
    Test number
    205029231853
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail147,864 miles (+4,813)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,864 miles
    Test number
    703215819938
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass143,051 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,051 miles
    Test number
    168612235176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,706 miles
    Test number
    376402224183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail135,706 miles (+9,569)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,706 miles
    Test number
    945652524143
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass126,137 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,137 miles
    Test number
    206273823100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    466324602379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,694 miles (+7,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,694 miles
    Test number
    469894802495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass114,444 miles (+8,198)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,444 miles
    Test number
    756586811296
    • NoteOil leaks

  15. Pass106,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    673548260184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,246 miles (+6,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    412218860170
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass100,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    361682969121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,077 miles (+4,106)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    984123059153
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFRONT AXLE BUSH ON THE O/S FRONT ARM IS WORN
    • NoteO/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY
    • NoteTHE FRONT DRAG LINK IS BENT ALMOST TOO EXCESS.

  19. Pass95,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    461974168176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,971 miles (+3,408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,971 miles
    Test number
    554414868179
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass92,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    292354767159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,563 miles (+4,735)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,563 miles
    Test number
    331533367185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR PADS WORN.

  23. Pass87,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    330580956139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244316365473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BLL

Does C8 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BLL is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 BLL?
The MOT on C8 BLL is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BLL done?
C8 BLL was recorded at 1,501 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
Has C8 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BLL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BLL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BLL find?
C8 BLL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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