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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R211 CNHMOT history

R211 CNH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

R211 CNH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,507 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 CNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R211 CNH was last recorded at 137,507 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,492 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,507 miles
  • 2024 – 137,492 miles
  • 2021 – 136,216 miles
  • 2020 – 133,235 miles
  • 2019 – 129,219 miles
  • 2018 – 124,915 miles
  • 2016 – 118,569 miles
  • 2015 – 113,221 miles
  • 2014 – 108,823 miles
  • 2013 – 105,099 miles
  • 2012 – 99,324 miles
  • 2010 – 95,419 miles
  • 2009 – 91,763 miles
  • 2008 – 88,612 miles
  • 2007 – 83,130 miles
  • 2006 – 76,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,507 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,507 miles
    Test number
    870041508764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,492 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    765727531715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,489 miles (+1,273)15 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,489 miles
    Test number
    785257949358
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases chuffing injector (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,216 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,216 miles
    Test number
    845466429808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail135,898 miles (+2,663)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,898 miles
    Test number
    584994181058
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER AROUND SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER AROUND SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside front chassis
  6. Pass133,235 miles (+4,016)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,235 miles
    Test number
    325673732183
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front s/a mounting corr/week
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust
    • AdvisorySteering box damp
  7. Pass129,219 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    107682192714
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  8. Fail129,219 miles (+4,304)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    571398134544
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  9. Pass124,915 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    262073299976
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Fail124,844 miles (+6,275)1 dangerous18 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,844 miles
    Test number
    684103828554
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass118,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,569 miles
    Test number
    653344879117
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs damp
  12. Fail118,569 miles (+5,348)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,569 miles
    Test number
    396627718223
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member and rear chassis legs (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs damp
  13. Pass113,221 miles (+4,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    206876949519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leek
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust
  14. Pass108,823 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    947338304364
    • NoteFront swivels damp
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail108,823 miles (+3,724)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    289572604386
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureFront Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront swivels damp
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass105,099 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    528080713312
    • NoteChip in o/s lower windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f brake surface rust
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing uneven inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f floor corr weak
    • NotePower steering box damp
    • NoteRear cross memeber corr/weak
    • NoteSlight play in both front hub bearings
  17. Fail105,099 miles (+2,041)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,099 miles
    Test number
    945978203397
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChip in o/s lower windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f brake surface rust
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing uneven inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f floor corr weak
    • NotePower steering box damp
    • NoteRear cross memeber corr/weak
    • NoteSlight play in both front hub bearings
  18. Pass103,058 miles (+87)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,058 miles
    Test number
    789850833137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail102,971 miles (+3,647)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    745342023194
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass99,324 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    115075792038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes surface rust
    • NoteRear chassis rusty
  21. Fail99,324 miles (+3,905)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    278949682089
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes surface rust
    • NoteRear chassis rusty
  22. Pass95,419 miles (+3,656)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    783268280282
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pads half worn
    • NoteBrake pipes surface rust
    • NoteRear chassis surface rust
    • NoteSlight wear o/s/f swival bearings
  23. Pass91,763 miles (+3,151)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    392881189289
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass88,612 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    351286278279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,130 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    144915807023
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s wiper spindle worn
  26. Pass83,130 miles (+6,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    314775607057
    • NoteN/s wiper spindle worn
  27. Pass76,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    414787716003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 CNH

Does R211 CNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R211 CNH is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R211 CNH?
The MOT on R211 CNH is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R211 CNH done?
R211 CNH was recorded at 137,507 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has R211 CNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 CNH has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R211 CNH 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 R211 CNH find?
R211 CNH passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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