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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

792 DCRMOT history

792 DCR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

792 DCR grey 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,426 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
792 DCR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

792 DCR was last recorded at 116,426 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,425 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,426 miles
  • 2024 – 108,320 miles
  • 2023 – 97,273 miles
  • 2022 – 91,992 miles
  • 2021 – 87,265 miles
  • 2020 – 83,202 miles
  • 2019 – 78,048 miles
  • 2018 – 75,529 miles
  • 2017 – 72,039 miles
  • 2016 – 69,111 miles
  • 2015 – 65,333 miles
  • 2014 – 61,728 miles
  • 2013 – 56,412 miles
  • 2012 – 46,629 miles
  • 2011 – 38,633 miles
  • 2010 – 31,723 miles
  • 2009 – 24,235 miles
  • 2008 – 17,107 miles
  • 2007 – 14,867 miles
  • 2006 – 11,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 and rear suspension have no anti-roll bars fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Clutch pipe corroded under bonnet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust flanges, nuts and brackets corroded to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,426 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    176935682537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,425 miles (+8,105)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    410207045582
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) pitman arm splines worn at steering box excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play pit man arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,320 miles (+11,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,320 miles
    Test number
    411460055921
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired slight corrosion servo body (1.1.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,273 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    329473017659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,992 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,992 miles
    Test number
    776898375998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,265 miles (+4,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,265 miles
    Test number
    825875912962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass83,202 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    528962213158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,197 miles (+5,149)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,197 miles
    Test number
    121542999417
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,048 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,048 miles
    Test number
    392907488318
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension have no anti-roll bars fitted.

  10. Fail78,039 miles (+2,510)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    978317759055
    • MajorOffside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning lumpy when operated (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bulk head plate-one bolt insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced lower bulk head plate-one bolt insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension have no anti-roll bars fitted.

  11. Pass75,529 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    390680518680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded under bonnet
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges, nuts and brackets corroded to excess

  12. Fail75,526 miles (+3,487)3 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,526 miles
    Test number
    443929870280
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst under test (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear of rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil or grease on inside of brake disc (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded under bonnet
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges, nuts and brackets corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryIncorrect fuel cap (temporary)

  13. Pass72,039 miles (+2,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    204595944147
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass69,111 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    594938151388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,333 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,333 miles
    Test number
    958237285106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,728 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    619872864140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,412 miles (+9,783)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,412 miles
    Test number
    127911553165
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteTOW BAR REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST SOCKET INSECURE

  18. Pass46,629 miles (+7,996)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,629 miles
    Test number
    848593152128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass38,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    465264251117
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail38,633 miles (+6,910)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    707463151134
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass31,723 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    982014850191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,235 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    24,235 miles
    Test number
    122919549132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,107 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    893341938149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,867 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    14,867 miles
    Test number
    651545647153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    11,888 miles
    Test number
    740423126104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 792 DCR

What vehicle is registration 792 DCR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 792 DCR on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2002. 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 792 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 792 DCR is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 792 DCR?
The MOT on 792 DCR is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 792 DCR done?
792 DCR was recorded at 116,426 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
Has 792 DCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 792 DCR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 792 DCR 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 792 DCR find?
792 DCR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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