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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

C8 MRPMOT history

C8 MRP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

C8 MRP 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,929 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
23 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MRP was last recorded at 104,929 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,022 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,907 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,929 miles
  • 2025 – 101,022 miles
  • 2024 – 93,890 miles
  • 2023 – 86,842 miles
  • 2022 – 84,021 miles
  • 2021 – 83,036 miles
  • 2020 – 82,012 miles
  • 2019 – 80,506 miles
  • 2018 – 78,518 miles
  • 2017 – 75,722 miles
  • 2016 – 73,001 miles
  • 2015 – 70,186 miles
  • 2014 – 67,703 miles
  • 2013 – 65,559 miles
  • 2012 – 62,413 miles
  • 2011 – 53,260 miles
  • 2010 – 46,036 miles
  • 2009 – 37,910 miles
  • 2008 – 29,080 miles
  • 2006 – 26,094 miles
  • 2005 – 20,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,929 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,929 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,929 miles
    Test number
    236424529645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,022 miles (+7,132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    393282404803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,890 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    608875052265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,842 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    918832209749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,021 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    194530642277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,036 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,036 miles
    Test number
    110613599142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,012 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    648932977108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,506 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,506 miles
    Test number
    862238995802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,518 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    205075582301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by calipers (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass75,722 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    891313607525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,001 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    299641511697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,186 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    513985778937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,703 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,703 miles
    Test number
    205809344250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,559 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    409859343265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    319236652470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,413 miles (+507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    946316952221
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass61,906 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    717692922205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside front hub seals weeping grease
  18. Fail61,906 miles (+8,646)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    466810722286
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front hub seals weeping grease
  19. Pass53,260 miles (+7,224)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    935000111299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight leak from nearside front hub seal
  20. Pass46,036 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    780315920234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,910 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    552755529263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass29,080 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,080 miles
    Test number
    754060148210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass29,017 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    894335828031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,094 miles (+5,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,094 miles
    Test number
    591709146349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,664 miles
    Test number
    482921955450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MRP

Does C8 MRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MRP is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MRP?
The MOT on C8 MRP is valid until 11 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 MRP done?
C8 MRP was recorded at 104,929 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has C8 MRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MRP has failed 2 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on C8 MRP 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 MRP find?
C8 MRP passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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