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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

C8 PPLMOT history

C8 PPL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

C8 PPL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,344 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 PPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 PPL was last recorded at 162,344 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,895 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,449 miles
Average per year
5,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,344 miles
  • 2025 – 155,895 miles
  • 2024 – 149,126 miles
  • 2023 – 148,337 miles
  • 2015 – 146,097 miles
  • 2014 – 133,888 miles
  • 2013 – 117,579 miles
  • 2012 – 107,520 miles
  • 2011 – 89,624 miles
  • 2010 – 75,653 miles
  • 2009 – 67,285 miles
  • 2008 – 62,657 miles
  • 2007 – 54,227 miles
  • 2006 – 44,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,344 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,344 miles (+6,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,344 miles
    Test number
    408121849768
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,895 miles (+6,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,895 miles
    Test number
    852931560634
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,126 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    484818592137
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail149,126 miles (+789)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    544267131153
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass148,337 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,337 miles
    Test number
    218357046178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,097 miles (+12,209)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    879906285037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s washer jet weak

  7. Pass133,888 miles (+16,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,888 miles
    Test number
    765009694046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,579 miles (+10,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,579 miles
    Test number
    195825283450
    • NoteO/s washer weak

  9. Pass107,520 miles (+17,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    819479902140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass89,624 miles (+13,971)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,624 miles
    Test number
    115548181028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,653 miles (+8,368)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,653 miles
    Test number
    804024100159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,285 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    250225709170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,657 miles (+8,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    760492218119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass54,227 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    111114617188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    233346016185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 PPL

Does C8 PPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 PPL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 PPL?
The MOT on C8 PPL is valid until 24 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 PPL done?
C8 PPL was recorded at 162,344 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
Has C8 PPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 PPL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 PPL 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 PPL find?
C8 PPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 springs; front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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