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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

CES 137MOT history

CES 137 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

CES 137 silver 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,111 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CES 137
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CES 137 was last recorded at 55,111 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,111 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,111 miles
  • 2025 – 52,371 miles
  • 2024 – 48,962 miles
  • 2023 – 44,987 miles
  • 2022 – 40,407 miles
  • 2021 – 36,485 miles
  • 2020 – 33,425 miles
  • 2019 – 29,016 miles
  • 2018 – 23,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,111 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    418150989140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,111 miles (+2,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    468859619727
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass52,371 miles (+3,409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    613359073959
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,962 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,962 miles
    Test number
    992721685087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,987 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    728252239343
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel needs adjusting

  6. Pass40,407 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    453335845286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    487536462111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,485 miles (+3,060)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,485 miles
    Test number
    246465163584
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass33,425 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    330890703368
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear centre brake lamp has been removed

  10. Fail33,425 miles (+4,409)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    290667821843
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass29,016 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,016 miles
    Test number
    240725261003
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamp only has 50% working

  12. Fail29,016 miles (+5,977)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,016 miles
    Test number
    490487470476
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate lamp only has 50% working

  13. Pass23,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    272395039468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOnly 50% of the registration plate lamp light source is working

Questions about CES 137

What vehicle is registration CES 137 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CES 137 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2015. 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 CES 137 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CES 137 is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on CES 137?
The MOT on CES 137 is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CES 137 done?
CES 137 was recorded at 55,111 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,014 miles a year.
Has CES 137 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CES 137 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on CES 137 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 CES 137 find?
CES 137 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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