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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

CEL 8MOT history

CEL 8 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 59,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

CEL 8 green 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,995 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CEL 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CEL 8 was last recorded at 59,995 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,701 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
1,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,995 miles
  • 2025 – 58,701 miles
  • 2024 – 57,179 miles
  • 2023 – 56,313 miles
  • 2022 – 55,882 miles
  • 2021 – 54,964 miles
  • 2019 – 53,821 miles
  • 2018 – 53,007 miles
  • 2017 – 51,260 miles
  • 2016 – 49,652 miles
  • 2015 – 48,419 miles
  • 2014 – 47,012 miles
  • 2013 – 44,436 miles
  • 2012 – 42,662 miles
  • 2011 – 40,620 miles
  • 2010 – 38,630 miles
  • 2009 – 36,414 miles
  • 2008 – 33,702 miles
  • 2007 – 31,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    727509411798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,995 miles (+1,294)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    865333931520
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,701 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    755716148820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,179 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    382691030589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,174 miles (+861)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    881479016989
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

  6. Pass56,313 miles (+431)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,313 miles
    Test number
    901250704602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar link mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring top section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to front bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and slight leak back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass55,882 miles (+918)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    249503154867
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle tie bar mounting point substantial corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle tie bar mounting (on rear axle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear coil spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,964 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    646117319127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,962 miles (+1,141)3 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    819364193552
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rear (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To axle both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To axle both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rear fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rear seat belt mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass53,821 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    225262613412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged caught in door latch issue (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged caught in door latch issue (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail53,821 miles (+814)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    803513782533
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged caught in door latch issue (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged caught in door latch issue (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass53,007 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    521013821908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,260 miles (+1,608)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,260 miles
    Test number
    113865680853
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened trapped damage in door lock (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass49,652 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    909677253354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,648 miles (+1,229)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    349696910418
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass48,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    448953305212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,419 miles (+1,407)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,419 miles
    Test number
    977666295126
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass47,012 miles (+2,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,012 miles
    Test number
    279106254466
    • AdvisoryCentre Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  19. Pass44,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,436 miles
    Test number
    697436453102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,436 miles (+1,774)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,436 miles
    Test number
    838115253194
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass42,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    917364662134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,662 miles (+2,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,662 miles
    Test number
    618994762103
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  23. Pass40,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    657287861156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,620 miles (+25)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    155146461151
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail40,595 miles (+1,965)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    286867151493
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront propshaft universal joint worn

  26. Pass38,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    174654240106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail38,630 miles (+2,216)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    363854340149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass36,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    983686559108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail36,414 miles (+2,712)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    281918349458
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Fail33,702 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    402275438102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  31. Pass33,702 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,702 miles
    Test number
    983385338118
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  32. Pass31,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    773863647111
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  33. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    761465046191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  34. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    781225846100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CEL 8

What vehicle is registration CEL 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CEL 8 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Jun 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CEL 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CEL 8 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on CEL 8?
The MOT on CEL 8 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CEL 8 done?
CEL 8 was recorded at 59,995 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,486 miles a year.
Has CEL 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CEL 8 has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on CEL 8 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 CEL 8 find?
CEL 8 passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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