LAND ROVER DEFENDER C9LAP has 25 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 132,035 miles 11 months ago on Monday 20th October 2025 at 07:59.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Monday 26th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C9LAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 2026132,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202426TH OCTOBER 2025125,580 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202326TH OCTOBER 2024116,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Rear Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Ns And Os (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202214TH DECEMBER 2023115,568 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2022115,568 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202114TH DECEMBER 2022113,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2021113,974 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202014TH DECEMBER 2021109,459 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Ns And Os (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH JUNE 201912TH DECEMBER 2020104,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Sphere Seal Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Side Wall Slightly Perished X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201723RD OCTOBER 2018102,219 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2017102,219 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201623RD OCTOBER 201799,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint At Axle (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 201692,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 201592,090 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20145TH OCTOBER 201589,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.2.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.3.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201489,299 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Emits Other Than A Steady Red Light (1.2.1e)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.2.1e)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Fog Lamp Slightly Discoloured (1.3.2e)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED16TH JULY 201323RD JULY 201481,517 MI
FAILED16TH JULY 201381,517 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate With Character(s) Which Are Not The Correct Height (6.3.4a)
PASSED24TH JULY 201223RD JULY 201379,273 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads May Need A Check
PASSED12TH JULY 201111TH JULY 201273,731 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201017TH JUNE 201165,660 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 200925TH JULY 201058,363 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 200825TH JULY 200949,909 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 200725TH JULY 200840,959 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 200625TH JULY 200731,259 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C9LAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

C9LAP MOT Comments

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C9LAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 132,035 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,002 miles

C9LAP FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration C9LAP was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd April 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 132,035 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,002 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 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C9LAP has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 54 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 17 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 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C9LAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 C9LAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C9LAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 C9LAP does have Tax. Read more

When does C9LAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for C9LAP will expire in 8 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 C9LAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for C9LAP will expire in 1 month on Monday 26th October 2026. Read more

When did C9LAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C9LAP was on Monday 20th October 2025 at 07:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C9LAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for C9LAP we can see 19 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 C9LAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for C9LAP we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C9LAP?

C9LAP is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has C9LAP done?

The odometer reading for C9LAP at the last MOT in October 2025 was 132,035 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 6,002 miles per year. Read more

How old is C9LAP?

The vehicle C9LAP was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd April 2003. Read more

What colour is C9LAP?

The official colour of C9LAP is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does C9LAP have?

C9LAP has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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