Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc
C8 FCYMOT history
C8 FCY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 85,853 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 FCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 FCY was last recorded at 85,853 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,853 miles · 22 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,853 miles
- 2025 – 82,561 miles
- 2024 – 81,583 miles
- 2023 – 77,538 miles
- 2022 – 72,721 miles
- 2021 – 68,659 miles
- 2020 – 63,218 miles
- 2019 – 55,507 miles
- 2018 – 48,443 miles
- 2017 – 38,218 miles
- 2016 – 34,578 miles
- 2015 – 33,482 miles
- 2014 – 27,925 miles
- 2013 – 22,834 miles
- 2012 – 17,210 miles
- 2011 – 11,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,853 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm, ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front day time running light flashing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 85,853 miles
- Test number
- 448218939079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,853 miles (+3,292)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,853 miles
- Test number
- 613084540418
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass82,561 miles (+978)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 82,561 miles
- Test number
- 576760133303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,583 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,583 miles
- Test number
- 844539499498
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail81,581 miles (+4,043)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,581 miles
- Test number
- 607019391211
- MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR INCORRECT SPACING (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBOTH SIDE STEPS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED AND ROTTEN (TRY NOT TO USE)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,538 miles (+4,817)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,538 miles
- Test number
- 809131909257
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front pad moving in caliper
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass72,721 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 72,721 miles
- Test number
- 814568626769
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm, ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail72,721 miles (+4,062)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,721 miles
- Test number
- 899198380278
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main brake pipe (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm, ball joint dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass68,659 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 68,659 miles
- Test number
- 251240421254
- AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light flashing
Fail68,659 miles (+5,441)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,659 miles
- Test number
- 524253191747
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light flashing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,218 miles (+1,419)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 63,218 miles
- Test number
- 482533197297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,799 miles
- Test number
- 247622191947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,799 miles (+6,292)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,799 miles
- Test number
- 274496820514
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,507 miles (+7,064)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 55,507 miles
- Test number
- 513749985780
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,443 miles (+10,225)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,443 miles
- Test number
- 876762420314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,218 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,218 miles
- Test number
- 874445256306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,578 miles (+1,096)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 34,578 miles
- Test number
- 438867816843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,482 miles (+5,557)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,482 miles
- Test number
- 655800045238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass27,925 miles (+5,091)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 27,925 miles
- Test number
- 266538334211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,834 miles (+5,624)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 22,834 miles
- Test number
- 265731943253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,210 miles (+5,782)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 17,210 miles
- Test number
- 278697632251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 11,428 miles
- Test number
- 926195941291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 FCY
- Does C8 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FCY is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 FCY?
- The MOT on C8 FCY is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 FCY done?
- C8 FCY was recorded at 85,853 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
- Has C8 FCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 FCY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 FCY 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 FCY find?
- C8 FCY passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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