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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

C9 ROBMOT history

C9 ROB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

C9 ROB black 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 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,265 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C9 ROB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C9 ROB was last recorded at 98,265 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,155 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,110 miles
Average per year
5,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,265 miles
  • 2025 – 95,155 miles
  • 2024 – 92,649 miles
  • 2023 – 87,981 miles
  • 2022 – 83,349 miles
  • 2021 – 77,494 miles
  • 2020 – 72,612 miles
  • 2019 – 68,575 miles
  • 2018 – 63,715 miles
  • 2015 – 58,025 miles
  • 2014 – 47,373 miles
  • 2013 – 34,764 miles
  • 2012 – 24,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,265 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leaks from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,265 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    143135209356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass95,155 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,155 miles
    Test number
    905350553755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass92,649 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    532486213082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box idle arm ball joint
  4. Pass87,981 miles (+4,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    566033589731
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint has slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass83,349 miles (+5,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    970144998436
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions smoky
  6. Pass77,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    900578734469
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine
  7. Fail77,493 miles (+4,881)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    489995887502
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine
  8. Pass72,612 miles (+4,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    116514159566
    • AdvisoryAll steering gaiters perishing
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock lower bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door check strap broken
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine
    • AdvisoryRear diff stabilizer ball joint deteriorating
  9. Pass68,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,575 miles
    Test number
    529263698608
    • AdvisoryLight tread damage to rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear diff stabilizer ball joint
  10. Fail68,574 miles (+4,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,574 miles
    Test number
    318376153436
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight tread damage to rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear diff stabilizer ball joint
  11. Pass63,715 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    567897753344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,025 miles (+10,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,025 miles
    Test number
    689960474883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  13. Pass47,373 miles (+12,609)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    438711224471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    155681143394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,764 miles (+10,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    848310243368
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass24,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,334 miles
    Test number
    206159242339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C9 ROB

Does C9 ROB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C9 ROB is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C9 ROB?
The MOT on C9 ROB is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C9 ROB done?
C9 ROB was recorded at 98,265 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
Has C9 ROB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C9 ROB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on C9 ROB 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 C9 ROB find?
C9 ROB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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