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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

7866RMOT history

7866R is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

7866R silver 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
134,965 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7866R
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

7866R was last recorded at 134,965 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,945 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,965 miles
  • 2024 – 132,163 miles
  • 2023 – 128,517 miles
  • 2022 – 125,687 miles
  • 2021 – 123,523 miles
  • 2020 – 121,061 miles
  • 2019 – 115,248 miles
  • 2018 – 108,473 miles
  • 2017 – 102,104 miles
  • 2016 – 94,774 miles
  • 2015 – 88,396 miles
  • 2014 – 80,518 miles
  • 2013 – 74,247 miles
  • 2012 – 67,085 miles
  • 2011 – 60,448 miles
  • 2010 – 53,189 miles
  • 2008 – 41,381 miles
  • 2007 – 36,193 miles
  • 2006 – 28,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,965 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front Both front swivel seals weeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,965 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    584899070741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail134,945 miles (+2,782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,945 miles
    Test number
    558796786922
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,163 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    868673273754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,517 miles
    Test number
    288676127889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,517 miles (+2,830)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,517 miles
    Test number
    708135725235
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,687 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    424827087387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,523 miles (+2,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    348527125726
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    489333313584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,061 miles (+5,813)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    730348978623
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,248 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    761788674424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,473 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    888350525444
    • AdvisoryFront Both front swivel seals weeping grease
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts on both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

  12. Fail108,473 miles (+6,369)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,473 miles
    Test number
    117734333938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front swivel seals weeping grease
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front belts on both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded but not leaking

  13. Pass102,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    924527482818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,104 miles (+129)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,104 miles
    Test number
    833253887522
    • FailureCentral Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing both seats (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail101,975 miles (+7,201)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    591820482142
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm off steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  16. Pass94,774 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,774 miles
    Test number
    525509628097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,396 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    367988155167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,518 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    497635324342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    495580343429
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  20. Fail74,242 miles (+7,157)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    238310143337
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass67,085 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    788923012341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,448 miles (+7,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    907238221332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,189 miles (+11,808)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    282254930377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,381 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    513333958327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,193 miles
    Test number
    862931147319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,193 miles (+7,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,193 miles
    Test number
    402671547477
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass28,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,897 miles
    Test number
    540689236315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7866R

What vehicle is registration 7866R currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7866R on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Dec 2003. 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 7866R currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7866R is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 7866R?
The MOT on 7866R is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7866R done?
7866R was recorded at 134,965 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has 7866R ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7866R has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 7866R 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 7866R find?
7866R passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed.

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