Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
C8 WJNMOT history
C8 WJN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 46,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 46,092 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,648 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 WJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 WJN was last recorded at 46,092 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,074 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 2,648 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 46,092 miles
- 2024 – 44,034 miles
- 2023 – 39,933 miles
- 2022 – 36,266 miles
- 2021 – 34,271 miles
- 2020 – 32,472 miles
- 2019 – 31,104 miles
- 2018 – 28,693 miles
- 2017 – 24,687 miles
- 2016 – 20,048 miles
- 2015 – 15,932 miles
- 2014 – 14,343 miles
- 2013 – 11,965 miles
- 2012 – 9,912 miles
- 2011 – 7,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,092 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front slight oil leak from steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,092 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 46,092 miles
- Test number
- 353461121677
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail46,074 miles (+2,040)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,074 miles
- Test number
- 166643484383
- DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass44,034 miles (+4,101)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 44,034 miles
- Test number
- 814200223033
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower shock absorber bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear chassis cross member corroded
Pass39,933 miles (+3,667)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 39,933 miles
- Test number
- 339345950517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,266 miles (+1,995)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 36,266 miles
- Test number
- 347262175001
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass34,271 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 34,271 miles
- Test number
- 991818464756
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail34,258 miles (+1,786)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,258 miles
- Test number
- 248342812826
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass32,472 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 32,472 miles
- Test number
- 273017536963
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak from steering box
Fail32,461 miles (+1,357)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,461 miles
- Test number
- 645444424539
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak from steering box
Pass31,104 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 31,104 miles
- Test number
- 124869518071
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass28,693 miles (+4,006)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 28,693 miles
- Test number
- 196131262681
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass24,687 miles (+4,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 24,687 miles
- Test number
- 550606854023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass20,048 miles (+4,116)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 20,048 miles
- Test number
- 396722045316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,932 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 15,932 miles
- Test number
- 669346995171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,343 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 14,343 miles
- Test number
- 706407694142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,965 miles (+2,053)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 11,965 miles
- Test number
- 607760653022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,912 miles (+2,666)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 9,912 miles
- Test number
- 196612252448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 7,246 miles
- Test number
- 427531021061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 WJN
- Does C8 WJN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C8 WJN expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C8 WJN?
- The MOT on C8 WJN expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C8 WJN done?
- C8 WJN was recorded at 46,092 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 2,648 miles a year.
- Has C8 WJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 WJN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 WJN 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 WJN find?
- C8 WJN passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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