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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

C8 CWAMOT history

C8 CWA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

C8 CWA blue 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,515 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CWA was last recorded at 70,515 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,806 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,709 miles
Average per year
2,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,515 miles
  • 2025 – 66,806 miles
  • 2023 – 62,331 miles
  • 2022 – 61,149 miles
  • 2021 – 59,148 miles
  • 2019 – 58,743 miles
  • 2018 – 55,632 miles
  • 2017 – 52,837 miles
  • 2016 – 49,648 miles
  • 2015 – 46,036 miles
  • 2014 – 43,026 miles
  • 2013 – 39,453 miles
  • 2012 – 33,829 miles
  • 2011 – 28,018 miles
  • 2010 – 23,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    275552540579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail70,515 miles (+3,709)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    630592199772
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass66,806 miles (+4,475)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,806 miles
    Test number
    474863077882
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (steering box) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass62,331 miles (+1,182)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,331 miles
    Test number
    814041452775
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass61,149 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    996974219499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,148 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    961813374457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    921562946961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail58,743 miles (+3,111)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    811131944262
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light as lens smashed (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass55,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    193731721983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,632 miles (+2,795)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    268596502009
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached both,bushes excessive play (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    125427187519
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail52,837 miles (+3,189)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    785828682453
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass49,648 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    778246766269
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail49,648 miles (+3,612)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    596687224740
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass46,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    228187115263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail46,036 miles (+3,010)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    326347515488
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail43,026 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    425719434205
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,026 miles (+3,573)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,026 miles
    Test number
    467779234203
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail39,453 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    586197493143
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,453 miles (+5,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    705197493100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail33,829 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    267935082442
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass33,829 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,829 miles
    Test number
    326005782142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,018 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,018 miles
    Test number
    366387781182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    541907310141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    652807810182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about C8 CWA

Does C8 CWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CWA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CWA?
The MOT on C8 CWA is valid until 8 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 CWA done?
C8 CWA was recorded at 70,515 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,890 miles a year.
Has C8 CWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CWA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 CWA 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 CWA find?
C8 CWA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 2 more.

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