Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc
C8 BYGMOT history
C8 BYG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 89,288 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 BYG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 15 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 BYG was last recorded at 89,288 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,691 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,597 miles
- Average per year
- 8,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,288 miles
- 2025 – 83,691 miles
- 2024 – 74,177 miles
- 2023 – 57,617 miles
- 2022 – 49,449 miles
- 2021 – 44,047 miles
- 2020 – 33,820 miles
- 2019 – 21,507 miles
- 2017 – 13,533 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 22 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,288 miles (+5,597)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 89,288 miles
- Test number
- 789684551502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,691 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 83,691 miles
- Test number
- 764796710517
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail83,691 miles (+9,514)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,691 miles
- Test number
- 363740637762
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,177 miles (+16,560)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,177 miles
- Test number
- 335710629257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,617 miles (+8,168)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 57,617 miles
- Test number
- 958715344664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,449 miles (+5,402)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 49,449 miles
- Test number
- 740508147169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,047 miles (+10,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 44,047 miles
- Test number
- 514092443448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass33,820 miles (+12,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 33,820 miles
- Test number
- 232106320452
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass21,507 miles (+4,774)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 21,507 miles
- Test number
- 127246131896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,733 miles (+3,200)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 16,733 miles
- Test number
- 231810881723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,533 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 13,533 miles
- Test number
- 197223559227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 BYG
- Does C8 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BYG is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 BYG?
- The MOT on C8 BYG is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 BYG done?
- C8 BYG was recorded at 89,288 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 8,109 miles a year.
- Has C8 BYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 BYG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 BYG 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 C8 BYG find?
- C8 BYG passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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