Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R337 CPWMOT history
R337 CPW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 190,744 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R337 CPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R337 CPW was last recorded at 190,744 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 6,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,068 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,676 miles
- Average per year
- 6,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,744 miles
- 2025 – 184,068 miles
- 2024 – 176,670 miles
- 2023 – 169,546 miles
- 2022 – 168,015 miles
- 2021 – 163,222 miles
- 2020 – 160,039 miles
- 2019 – 153,258 miles
- 2018 – 146,712 miles
- 2017 – 139,514 miles
- 2016 – 133,710 miles
- 2015 – 128,567 miles
- 2014 – 120,254 miles
- 2013 – 112,202 miles
- 2012 – 105,013 miles
- 2011 – 99,228 miles
- 2010 – 92,763 miles
- 2009 – 86,592 miles
- 2008 – 79,821 miles
- 2007 – 71,812 miles
- 2006 – 62,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,744 miles
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play
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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,744 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 190,744 miles
- Test number
- 471452788615
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play
Pass184,068 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 184,068 miles
- Test number
- 299474613979
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail184,065 miles (+7,395)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,065 miles
- Test number
- 276833650518
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides of chassis by steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass176,670 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 176,670 miles
- Test number
- 812818985237
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are smeary
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Fail176,670 miles (+7,124)13 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,670 miles
- Test number
- 593972875214
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At caliper touching suspension on lock to lock check (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are smeary
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Pass169,546 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 169,546 miles
- Test number
- 893905554439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,015 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 168,015 miles
- Test number
- 402962306402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,222 miles (+3,183)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 163,222 miles
- Test number
- 828182730762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel Staining On Fuel Tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Rear Top Mounting Bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass160,039 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 160,039 miles
- Test number
- 991342764483
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel dampness near fuel filler pipes/tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,258 miles (+6,546)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 153,258 miles
- Test number
- 438349978977
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both swivel hubs have slight leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight fuel dampness near fuel filler pipe
Pass146,712 miles (+7,198)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,712 miles
- Test number
- 560138153336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,514 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,514 miles
- Test number
- 317873556878
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail139,470 miles (+5,760)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,470 miles
- Test number
- 380431577929
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass133,710 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 133,710 miles
- Test number
- 670594324295
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droparm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play droparm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stop missing (2.4.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail133,710 miles (+5,143)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,710 miles
- Test number
- 126210499127
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droparm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play droparm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel bump stop missing (2.4.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass128,567 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,567 miles
- Test number
- 177570155082
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Fail128,567 miles (+8,313)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,567 miles
- Test number
- 747229945036
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass120,254 miles (+8,052)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 120,254 miles
- Test number
- 445209754035
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
- NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint
Pass112,202 miles (+7,189)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 112,202 miles
- Test number
- 257313473018
- NoteDrop arm ball joint rubber perished
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass105,013 miles (+5,785)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,013 miles
- Test number
- 769648842024
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBattery warning lamp glowing
- NoteFront transfer box output seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass99,228 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 99,228 miles
- Test number
- 666159341030
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Fail99,222 miles (+6,459)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,222 miles
- Test number
- 525648141011
- FailureBrake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass92,763 miles (+6,171)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 92,763 miles
- Test number
- 442613040073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHorn slightly high
- NoteOff side front swivel seal is weaping
Pass86,592 miles (+6,771)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 86,592 miles
- Test number
- 592172949066
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBattery warning lamp glowing on tick over
- NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
Pass79,821 miles (+8,009)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 79,821 miles
- Test number
- 291167648093
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAlternator warning lamp glowing at idle
Pass71,812 miles (+8,837)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,812 miles
- Test number
- 193239367063
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear diff pinion seal slight leak
Pass62,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 62,975 miles
- Test number
- 974758736091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R337 CPW
- Does R337 CPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R337 CPW is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R337 CPW?
- The MOT on R337 CPW is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R337 CPW done?
- R337 CPW was recorded at 190,744 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,379 miles a year.
- Has R337 CPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R337 CPW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on R337 CPW 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 R337 CPW find?
- R337 CPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: steering damper bush slight play.
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