LAND ROVER DEFENDER C47MVO has 25 MOTs

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This 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2005

This vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT.

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 3,698 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 15:10.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 10th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C47MVO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20263,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202410TH DECEMBER 20251,109 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Handbrake Warning Light Inoperative
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 20241,106 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Not Operating In Accordance With The Requirements Faulty (4.5.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Handbrake Warning Light Inoperative
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202310TH DECEMBER 2024221,628 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Side Facing Seat Belt Missing
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Sliding Joint Rubber Boot Split
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2023221,624 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit 0.97 Plate Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Side Facing Seat Belt Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Sliding Joint Rubber Boot Split
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202210TH DECEMBER 2023218,539 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Side Facing Seat, Seat Belt Missing
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush Becoming Worn
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly In Top Spring Cup
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2022218,530 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit 0.97 Plate Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Side Facing Seat, Seat Belt Missing
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush Becoming Worn
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Not Seated Correctly In Top Spring Cup
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202110TH DECEMBER 2022216,485 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Effort Only Just Met The Required Efficiency
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2021216,483 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Effort Only Just Met The Required Efficiency
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202010TH DECEMBER 2021213,594 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20197TH DECEMBER 2020210,529 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20187TH DECEMBER 2019205,417 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20177TH DECEMBER 2018202,330 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20167TH DECEMBER 2017198,813 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201519TH NOVEMBER 2016196,339 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201419TH NOVEMBER 2015193,148 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201319TH NOVEMBER 2014191,633 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201219TH NOVEMBER 2013190,466 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201119TH NOVEMBER 2012186,923 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201019TH NOVEMBER 2011182,498 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 200919TH NOVEMBER 2010177,472 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200819TH NOVEMBER 2009171,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 200719TH NOVEMBER 2008166,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 200619TH NOVEMBER 2007158,574 MI
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 200519TH NOVEMBER 2006151,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C47MVO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

C47MVO MOT Comments

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C47MVO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 3,698 miles | Average yearly mileage: 92 miles

C47MVO FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration C47MVO was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1985 so it is currently 40 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 3,698 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 92 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C47MVO has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 41 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C47MVO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 C47MVO does have an active MOT. However, this vehicle is over 40 years old and does not legally require an MOT. Read more

Is C47MVO Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 C47MVO does have Tax. Read more

When does C47MVO Tax expire?

The current Tax for C47MVO will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C47MVO MOT expire?

The current MOT for C47MVO will expire in 6 months on Thursday 10th December 2026. Read more

When did C47MVO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C47MVO was on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 15:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C47MVO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for C47MVO we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C47MVO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for C47MVO we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C47MVO?

C47MVO is registered as a 1985 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has C47MVO done?

The odometer reading for C47MVO at the last MOT in November 2025 was 3,698 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 92 miles per year. Read more

How old is C47MVO?

The vehicle C47MVO was manufactured in 1985 so it is currently 40 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 12th November 1985. Read more

What colour is C47MVO?

The official colour of C47MVO is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does C47MVO have?

C47MVO has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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