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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

7747 PJMOT history

7747 PJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

7747 PJ blue 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,595 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
7747 PJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

7747 PJ was last recorded at 165,595 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2007: 63,039 miles, lower than 565,412 miles on 5 Apr 2006.

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
164,415 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,595 miles
  • 2025 – 164,415 miles
  • 2023 – 162,515 miles
  • 2022 – 161,753 miles
  • 2021 – 160,255 miles
  • 2017 – 146,932 miles
  • 2016 – 134,422 miles
  • 2015 – 125,401 miles
  • 2014 – 113,908 miles
  • 2013 – 103,903 miles
  • 2012 – 97,664 miles
  • 2011 – 89,392 miles
  • 2010 – 82,849 miles
  • 2009 – 76,101 miles
  • 2008 – 69,783 miles
  • 2007 – 63,039 miles
  • 2006 – 565,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,595 miles (+1,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,595 miles
    Test number
    737767585858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass164,415 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,415 miles
    Test number
    650010248192
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass162,515 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,515 miles
    Test number
    863592566431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,753 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,753 miles
    Test number
    297378538198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,255 miles (+13,323)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,255 miles
    Test number
    253406513331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,932 miles (+12,510)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,932 miles
    Test number
    439269338135
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger to chassis joint. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger to chassis joint. (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass134,422 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,422 miles
    Test number
    687227978873
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail134,416 miles (+9,015)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,416 miles
    Test number
    777387231939
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass125,401 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    528449865159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth propshafts,universal joints slight play
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust hanger corroded but secure

  10. Fail125,401 miles (+11,493)7 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    147188365164
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth propshafts,universal joints slight play
    • NoteCentre section of exhaust hanger corroded but secure
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber turret slightly corroded

  11. Pass113,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    616189864177
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail113,908 miles (+10,005)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    935349464164
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass103,903 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    317532573116
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut to sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail103,903 miles (+6,239)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    246711973442
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut to sidewall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut to sidewall
    • NoteNearside wiper split
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass97,664 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    279160362411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail97,664 miles (+8,272)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,664 miles
    Test number
    688728452109
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteSteering box drop arm not tight on steering box shaft

  17. Pass89,392 miles (+6,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,392 miles
    Test number
    216920861104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass82,849 miles (+6,748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,849 miles
    Test number
    364027310194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteTyres perished all round, no cords visible

  19. Pass76,101 miles (+6,318)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    444038519163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perishing.
    • NoteOffside wiper judders on the screen.

  20. Pass69,783 miles (+6,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    400705908171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass63,039 miles (-502,373)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,039 miles
    Test number
    321048507107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass565,412 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    565,412 miles
    Test number
    980805696032
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about 7747 PJ

What vehicle is registration 7747 PJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7747 PJ on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Apr 1999. 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 7747 PJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7747 PJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7747 PJ?
The MOT on 7747 PJ is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7747 PJ done?
7747 PJ was recorded at 165,595 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
Has 7747 PJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7747 PJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on 7747 PJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 7747 PJ find?
7747 PJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; steering box has seepage.

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