Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
C8 CPSMOT history
C8 CPS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 189,607 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 CPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 CPS was last recorded at 189,607 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 189,114 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 493 miles
- Average per year
- 7,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,607 miles
- 2025 – 189,114 miles
- 2023 – 186,459 miles
- 2022 – 185,374 miles
- 2021 – 185,201 miles
- 2020 – 184,724 miles
- 2019 – 183,299 miles
- 2018 – 181,664 miles
- 2017 – 178,910 miles
- 2016 – 176,680 miles
- 2015 – 173,878 miles
- 2014 – 167,125 miles
- 2013 – 158,445 miles
- 2012 – 147,364 miles
- 2011 – 120,984 miles
- 2010 – 101,059 miles
- 2008 – 52,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,607 miles
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,607 miles (+493)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 189,607 miles
- Test number
- 733382350545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,114 miles (+2,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 189,114 miles
- Test number
- 457971508895
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass186,459 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 186,459 miles
- Test number
- 294357269281
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass185,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 185,374 miles
- Test number
- 361216230686
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,370 miles (+169)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,370 miles
- Test number
- 539208495067
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,201 miles (+17)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 185,201 miles
- Test number
- 358263596988
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail185,184 miles (+460)9 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,184 miles
- Test number
- 553082041284
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass184,724 miles (+1,425)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 184,724 miles
- Test number
- 292525369292
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
Pass183,299 miles (+1,635)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 183,299 miles
- Test number
- 872155771629
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass181,664 miles (+2,754)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 181,664 miles
- Test number
- 333292521073
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass178,910 miles (+2,230)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 178,910 miles
- Test number
- 671518649120
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass176,680 miles (+2,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 176,680 miles
- Test number
- 204252401675
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass173,878 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 173,878 miles
- Test number
- 908209269889
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
Fail173,878 miles (+6,753)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,878 miles
- Test number
- 917907923782
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
Fail167,125 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,125 miles
- Test number
- 269972574272
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteBoth front tractor joint seals leaking slightly
- NoteFront screen damaged not in swipt area
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteN/s/r hub seal leaking
Pass167,125 miles (+8,680)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 167,125 miles
- Test number
- 276602974223
- NoteBoth front tractor joint seals leaking slightly
- NoteFront screen damaged not in swipt area
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteN/s/r hub seal leaking
Fail158,445 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,445 miles
- Test number
- 645017163269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteOil leak n/s/f swivel joint
Pass158,445 miles (+11,081)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 158,445 miles
- Test number
- 895607863237
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteOil leak n/s/f swivel joint
Pass147,364 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 147,364 miles
- Test number
- 886586562268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail147,360 miles (+26,376)2 dangerous3 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,360 miles
- Test number
- 785356452283
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass120,984 miles (+19,925)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 120,984 miles
- Test number
- 697525561213
- NoteTop steering column universal joint has slight play.
Pass101,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 101,059 miles
- Test number
- 423563670268
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 230528059255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,799 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,799 miles
- Test number
- 354004278405
- Repaired at testAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass52,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 52,799 miles
- Test number
- 373874478430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 CPS
- Does C8 CPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CPS is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 CPS?
- The MOT on C8 CPS is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 CPS done?
- C8 CPS was recorded at 189,607 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,877 miles a year.
- Has C8 CPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 CPS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on C8 CPS 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 CPS find?
- C8 CPS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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