Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,495 cc
C8 NKJMOT history
C8 NKJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 174,541 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 NKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 NKJ was last recorded at 174,541 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 174,239 miles · 15 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 302 miles
- Average per year
- 3,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 174,541 miles
- 2021 – 174,239 miles
- 2019 – 174,144 miles
- 2018 – 171,941 miles
- 2017 – 166,827 miles
- 2016 – 161,429 miles
- 2015 – 157,432 miles
- 2014 – 152,483 miles
- 2013 – 145,553 miles
- 2012 – 139,980 miles
- 2011 – 135,000 miles
- 2010 – 129,891 miles
- 2009 – 122,400 miles
- 2008 – 122,110 miles
- 2007 – 120,521 miles
- 2006 – 118,027 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,541 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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,541 miles (+302)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 174,541 miles
- Test number
- 801822153990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,239 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 174,239 miles
- Test number
- 899407259326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,144 miles (+2,203)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,144 miles
- Test number
- 231905847098
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar poss loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced three areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,941 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 171,941 miles
- Test number
- 702465796574
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Fail171,939 miles (+219)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,939 miles
- Test number
- 910077801911
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to axle (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Fail171,720 miles (+4,893)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,720 miles
- Test number
- 253146579378
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle leaking oil onto front brake disc and caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine heavy oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass166,827 miles (+5,398)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 166,827 miles
- Test number
- 745137737260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 161,429 miles
- Test number
- 199107939688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,429 miles (+8)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,429 miles
- Test number
- 661837910605
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with side light (1.7.5c)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Fail161,421 miles (+3,989)22 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,421 miles
- Test number
- 699142942929
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play ball swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play ball swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near trailing arm mount mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure front nut loose (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting os and ns rear chassis (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from ns front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns front (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryChassis corroded in non prescribed areas
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOs and ns chassis near gearbox mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering swivel ball seals leaking
- AdvisoryTyres starting to perish and crack
Pass157,432 miles (+4,949)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 157,432 miles
- Test number
- 777075689523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,483 miles (+6,930)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 152,483 miles
- Test number
- 169619434274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,553 miles (+5,573)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 145,553 miles
- Test number
- 499647923227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,980 miles (+4,980)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 139,980 miles
- Test number
- 849262352245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,000 miles (+5,109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 135,000 miles
- Test number
- 749026131258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,891 miles (+7,491)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 129,891 miles
- Test number
- 972853530211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,400 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 122,400 miles
- Test number
- 690329639238
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail122,400 miles (+290)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,400 miles
- Test number
- 701479839280
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass122,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 122,110 miles
- Test number
- 270510208270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,110 miles (+1,589)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,110 miles
- Test number
- 582508098135
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass120,521 miles (+2,494)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 120,521 miles
- Test number
- 784482397174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 118,027 miles
- Test number
- 221220806207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,027 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,027 miles
- Test number
- 272838396185
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about C8 NKJ
- Does C8 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 NKJ expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 NKJ?
- The MOT on C8 NKJ expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 NKJ done?
- C8 NKJ was recorded at 174,541 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
- Has C8 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 NKJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on C8 NKJ 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 NKJ find?
- C8 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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