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White · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

C8 RNKMOT history

C8 RNK is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 45,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

C8 RNK white 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,539 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RNK was last recorded at 45,539 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,674 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
5,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,539 miles
  • 2024 – 39,674 miles
  • 2023 – 31,631 miles
  • 2022 – 29,350 miles
  • 2021 – 27,146 miles
  • 2020 – 19,248 miles
  • 2019 – 14,163 miles
  • 2018 – 9,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,539 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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,539 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    169292926187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,674 miles (+146)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,674 miles
    Test number
    728950528172
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  3. Fail39,528 miles (+7,897)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    750670860681
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured above gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  4. Pass31,631 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    739488055166
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  5. Fail31,631 miles (+2,281)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,631 miles
    Test number
    344261747387
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  6. Pass29,350 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    29,350 miles
    Test number
    421507146844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty
  7. Fail29,319 miles (+2,173)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,319 miles
    Test number
    843668105908
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty
  8. Pass27,146 miles (+7,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,146 miles
    Test number
    334854172265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint seal leaking
  9. Pass19,248 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    19,248 miles
    Test number
    849752724323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,163 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,163 miles
    Test number
    965156764672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    9,872 miles
    Test number
    838788492584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RNK

Does C8 RNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RNK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 RNK?
The MOT on C8 RNK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RNK done?
C8 RNK was recorded at 45,539 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,133 miles a year.
Has C8 RNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RNK has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 RNK 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 RNK find?
C8 RNK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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