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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,494 cc

C8 BYPMOT history

C8 BYP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

C8 BYP 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,221 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BYP was last recorded at 135,221 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,884 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,221 miles
  • 2025 – 134,884 miles
  • 2024 – 133,853 miles
  • 2023 – 132,361 miles
  • 2022 – 131,309 miles
  • 2021 – 130,331 miles
  • 2020 – 128,763 miles
  • 2019 – 121,530 miles
  • 2018 – 119,107 miles
  • 2017 – 109,829 miles
  • 2016 – 95,710 miles
  • 2015 – 93,583 miles
  • 2014 – 89,889 miles
  • 2006 – 85,706 miles
  • 2005 – 80,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,221 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,221 miles (+337)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    940729821378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass134,884 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    877499398260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,884 miles (+1,031)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    281185581685
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,853 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    942047616399
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,853 miles (+1,492)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,853 miles
    Test number
    847591119276
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,361 miles
    Test number
    450710795709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail132,361 miles (+1,052)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,361 miles
    Test number
    812214239710
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass131,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,309 miles
    Test number
    538979233429
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,309 miles (+978)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,309 miles
    Test number
    926142668354
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,331 miles
    Test number
    718458602779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,331 miles (+1,568)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,331 miles
    Test number
    688842863018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass128,763 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    848578514158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Fail128,760 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,760 miles
    Test number
    809304094241
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush excess play
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Pass121,530 miles (+2,423)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,530 miles
    Test number
    546508607177
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass119,107 miles (+9,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    959315495453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass109,829 miles (+14,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,829 miles
    Test number
    262420265724
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight blow

  17. Pass95,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    567318497765
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail95,710 miles (+2,127)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    107171266254
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass93,583 miles (+3,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,583 miles
    Test number
    979821695136
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass89,889 miles (+4,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    235869494437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    442184056312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,706 miles (+5,324)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    351358746396
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass80,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    80,382 miles
    Test number
    272619915332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,378 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    811039615354
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSeat belt outer casing cracked

Questions about C8 BYP

Does C8 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BYP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BYP?
The MOT on C8 BYP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BYP done?
C8 BYP was recorded at 135,221 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has C8 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BYP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BYP 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 BYP find?
C8 BYP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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