
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,496 cc
B707 APUMOT history
B707 APU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 121,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 121,468 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B707 APU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 4 Jan 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B707 APU was last recorded at 121,468 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 2,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,378 miles · 5 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,090 miles
- Average per year
- 2,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,468 miles
- 2024 – 119,378 miles
- 2023 – 118,295 miles
- 2022 – 117,034 miles
- 2021 – 115,725 miles
- 2020 – 114,387 miles
- 2019 – 112,282 miles
- 2018 – 109,459 miles
- 2017 – 107,434 miles
- 2016 – 104,454 miles
- 2015 – 100,277 miles
- 2014 – 96,649 miles
- 2013 – 91,957 miles
- 2012 – 87,957 miles
- 2011 – 86,038 miles
- 2010 – 83,136 miles
- 2009 – 80,030 miles
- 2008 – 77,470 miles
- 2006 – 73,272 miles
- 2005 – 65,965 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front inner pads worn considerably more than outer pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 121,468 miles
- Test number
- 920627813893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,466 miles (+2,088)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,466 miles
- Test number
- 203988945718
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,378 miles (+1,083)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 119,378 miles
- Test number
- 919281064071
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail bump stop mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm on limit (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor
Pass118,295 miles (+1,261)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 118,295 miles
- Test number
- 774331870116
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ON LIMIT NOW (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside - deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear body support bar heavily corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMoisture at both front and rear axle diff
- AdvisorySteering linkage drop arm from steering box - ball joint dust cover - ON LIMIT NOW
Pass117,034 miles (+64)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 117,034 miles
- Test number
- 728928065395
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront inner pads worn considerably more than outer pads
- AdvisoryNearside rear floor areas corroded
Fail116,970 miles (+1,245)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 653613576389
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit now (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit now (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront inner pads worn considerably more than outer pads
- AdvisoryNearside rear floor areas corroded
Pass115,725 miles (+21)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 115,725 miles
- Test number
- 304173069379
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis leg corroded near spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of chassis leg corroded near bump stop/spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,704 miles (+1,317)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,704 miles
- Test number
- 184860698563
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger side plate corroded marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger under side corroded marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger corroded under side marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg near front hockey stick marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis leg corroded near spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of chassis leg corroded near bump stop/spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,387 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 114,387 miles
- Test number
- 735988383398
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking from flange/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf spring cups at bottom off chassis leg starting to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket for hockey stick bush heavily corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded around the bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail114,356 miles (+2,074)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,356 miles
- Test number
- 469041043120
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded on top marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded near the hockey stick rear bush marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded near the hockey stick rear bush marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring cup corroded through marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking from flange/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf/nsf spring cups at bottom off chassis leg starting to corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket for hockey stick bush heavily corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded around the bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,282 miles (+16)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,282 miles
- Test number
- 132010685129
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail112,266 miles (+2,807)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,266 miles
- Test number
- 631232615218
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer exit pipe areas marked in yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front moisture around spherical hub bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis areas corroding seen through wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil residue front diff and transfer box areas
Pass109,459 miles (+2,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,459 miles
- Test number
- 352483558995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass107,434 miles (+38)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,434 miles
- Test number
- 609167989126
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail107,396 miles (+2,942)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,396 miles
- Test number
- 217198579021
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in wheel arch at rear marked in yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass104,454 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,454 miles
- Test number
- 954148536304
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail104,410 miles (+4,133)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,410 miles
- Test number
- 770046072908
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to floor two places marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass100,277 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 100,277 miles
- Test number
- 637977385012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSlight brake pedal travel
Fail100,277 miles (+3,628)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,277 miles
- Test number
- 218365285028
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSlight brake pedal travel
Pass96,649 miles (+4,692)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 96,649 miles
- Test number
- 505348684072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,957 miles (+4,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 91,957 miles
- Test number
- 167931373026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,957 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 87,957 miles
- Test number
- 888681982062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail87,954 miles (+1,916)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,954 miles
- Test number
- 847193472029
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass86,038 miles (+2,902)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 86,038 miles
- Test number
- 487470661038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,136 miles (+3,106)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 83,136 miles
- Test number
- 243515930020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,030 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 80,030 miles
- Test number
- 343227639061
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass77,470 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 77,470 miles
- Test number
- 800734958059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,467 miles (+4,195)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,467 miles
- Test number
- 893693548074
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass73,272 miles (+7,307)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 73,272 miles
- Test number
- 652658766272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,965 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 65,965 miles
- Test number
- 243206275229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,964 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,964 miles
- Test number
- 302036865243
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Questions about B707 APU
- Does B707 APU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B707 APU expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B707 APU?
- The MOT on B707 APU expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B707 APU done?
- B707 APU was recorded at 121,468 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 2,866 miles a year.
- Has B707 APU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B707 APU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on B707 APU 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 B707 APU find?
- B707 APU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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