
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
Pass137,492 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,492 miles
- Test number
- 765727531715
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass118,569 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 118,569 miles
- Test number
- 653344879117
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs damp
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
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
Pass108,823 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 108,823 miles
- Test number
- 947338304364
- NoteFront swivels damp
- NoteOil leak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass88,612 miles (+5,482)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 88,612 miles
- Test number
- 351286278279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass83,130 miles (+6,278)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 83,130 miles
- Test number
- 314775607057
- NoteN/s wiper spindle worn
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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