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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

7678 NOMOT history

7678 NO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

7678 NO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,193 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7678 NO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7678 NO was last recorded at 154,193 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 10,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2010: 61,278 miles, lower than 100,107 miles on 4 Aug 2006.
  • 14 Sept 2012: 69,384 miles, lower than 679,384 miles on 13 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,206 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,987 miles
Average per year
2,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,193 miles
  • 2025 – 143,206 miles
  • 2024 – 137,164 miles
  • 2023 – 130,855 miles
  • 2022 – 125,663 miles
  • 2021 – 121,840 miles
  • 2020 – 117,273 miles
  • 2019 – 113,257 miles
  • 2018 – 107,045 miles
  • 2017 – 100,661 miles
  • 2016 – 94,095 miles
  • 2015 – 87,445 miles
  • 2014 – 80,931 miles
  • 2013 – 74,089 miles
  • 2012 – 69,384 miles
  • 2011 – 66,444 miles
  • 2010 – 61,278 miles
  • 2006 – 100,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Steering damper bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,193 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,193 miles
    Test number
    322694729178
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,193 miles (+10,987)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,193 miles
    Test number
    706660659487
    • Repaired at testFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,206 miles (+6,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,206 miles
    Test number
    702175843986
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,164 miles (+6,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,164 miles
    Test number
    705940328480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,855 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,855 miles
    Test number
    921112287674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,841 miles (+5,178)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,841 miles
    Test number
    365799434871
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,663 miles
    Test number
    378303109716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,653 miles (+3,813)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,653 miles
    Test number
    908762391223
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,840 miles
    Test number
    496009045878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,832 miles (+4,559)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,832 miles
    Test number
    831081824030
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  11. Pass117,273 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    606224011796
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Fail117,225 miles (+3,968)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,225 miles
    Test number
    736869000768
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn check the bolt is tight first (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  13. Pass113,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    614121231360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail113,257 miles (+6,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,257 miles
    Test number
    677331772544
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass107,045 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,045 miles
    Test number
    239957567551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    550422205339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,661 miles (+6,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    277817227517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass94,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,095 miles
    Test number
    524382054801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,085 miles (+6,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    790964725788
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings been cut by front c spanner arm mount (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass87,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    674453949292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,445 miles (+6,514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    473924005693
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint rear a frame ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass80,931 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    987870084232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass74,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    829236063247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Fail74,089 miles (+4,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    327226163493
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  25. Pass69,384 miles (-610,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    386668452279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail679,384 miles (+612,940)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    679,384 miles
    Test number
    408477052274
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak (gearbox)

  27. Pass66,444 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    889673761207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,278 miles (-38,829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    960947960253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass100,107 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    964116916294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail100,106 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    960163516252
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about 7678 NO

What vehicle is registration 7678 NO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7678 NO on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7678 NO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7678 NO is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7678 NO?
The MOT on 7678 NO is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7678 NO done?
7678 NO was recorded at 154,193 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
Has 7678 NO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7678 NO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 7678 NO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7678 NO find?
7678 NO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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