
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
N176 CEYMOT history
N176 CEY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Sept 1995. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 104,526 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N176 CEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 13 Sept 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
N176 CEY was last recorded at 104,526 miles on 1 Mar 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 104,523 miles · 28 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 104,526 miles
- 2020 – 103,839 miles
- 2019 – 103,196 miles
- 2018 – 102,259 miles
- 2017 – 100,330 miles
- 2016 – 99,997 miles
- 2015 – 99,600 miles
- 2014 – 99,210 miles
- 2013 – 98,454 miles
- 2012 – 98,451 miles
- 2011 – 97,909 miles
- 2010 – 96,926 miles
- 2009 – 95,220 miles
- 2008 – 94,079 miles
- 2007 – 92,985 miles
- 2006 – 91,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,526 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 104,526 miles
- Test number
- 829088677735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,523 miles (+684)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,523 miles
- Test number
- 273434013821
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass103,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 103,839 miles
- Test number
- 467741973255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,839 miles (+643)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,839 miles
- Test number
- 410256311801
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass103,196 miles (+937)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,196 miles
- Test number
- 834434192644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,259 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 102,259 miles
- Test number
- 703003527735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 100,330 miles
- Test number
- 336655020338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,330 miles (+333)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,330 miles
- Test number
- 971513239196
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,997 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 99,997 miles
- Test number
- 781475935698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,991 miles (+391)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,991 miles
- Test number
- 733694859024
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass99,600 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 99,600 miles
- Test number
- 478749825114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,591 miles (+381)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,591 miles
- Test number
- 397637525193
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,210 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,210 miles
- Test number
- 105658994412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,207 miles (+753)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,207 miles
- Test number
- 965497694098
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass98,454 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 98,454 miles
- Test number
- 328081713047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,451 miles (+542)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,451 miles
- Test number
- 608396252351
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass97,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 595620151370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,909 miles (+983)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 599266741399
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 96,926 miles
- Test number
- 680247640333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,926 miles (+1,706)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,926 miles
- Test number
- 571560440330
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Pass95,220 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 95,220 miles
- Test number
- 381467239331
- NoteRear n/o plate slightly faded
Fail95,216 miles (+1,137)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,216 miles
- Test number
- 423146039495
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteRear n/o plate slightly faded
Pass94,079 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 94,079 miles
- Test number
- 843385348303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,073 miles (+1,088)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,073 miles
- Test number
- 300600248324
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass92,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 92,985 miles
- Test number
- 241112437333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,985 miles (+1,921)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,985 miles
- Test number
- 612347427312
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass91,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 91,064 miles
- Test number
- 422814526491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,064 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,064 miles
- Test number
- 734989116350
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about N176 CEY
- Does N176 CEY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N176 CEY expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N176 CEY?
- The MOT on N176 CEY expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N176 CEY done?
- N176 CEY was recorded at 104,526 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2022, an average of 880 miles a year.
- Has N176 CEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N176 CEY has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on N176 CEY 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 N176 CEY find?
- N176 CEY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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