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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1984 · 2,495 cc

B707 FWPMOT history

B707 FWP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Oct 1984. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,583 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B707 FWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
22 Oct 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B707 FWP was last recorded at 120,583 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 1,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,603 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,980 miles
Average per year
2,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,583 miles
  • 2023 – 118,603 miles
  • 2022 – 117,372 miles
  • 2021 – 116,119 miles
  • 2020 – 114,426 miles
  • 2019 – 112,726 miles
  • 2018 – 110,416 miles
  • 2017 – 107,577 miles
  • 2016 – 104,132 miles
  • 2014 – 99,718 miles
  • 2013 – 97,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,583 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear crossmember corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,583 miles (+1,980)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,583 miles
    Test number
    990850845341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  2. Pass118,603 miles (+1,231)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    593930734728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,372 miles (+1,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,372 miles
    Test number
    141695295266
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  4. Pass116,119 miles (+1,693)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    628221074048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass114,426 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    923634187096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,726 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    466954867818
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  7. Fail112,724 miles (+2,308)13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    714381967787
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  8. Pass110,416 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    427279194926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,410 miles (+2,833)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    815557897047
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,577 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,577 miles
    Test number
    635849664535
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryWiper scratches in screen

  11. Fail107,561 miles (+3,429)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    436818173458
    • FailureCentral Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryWiper scratches in screen

  12. Pass104,132 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    977437336995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,125 miles (+4,407)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,125 miles
    Test number
    362824805222
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass99,718 miles (+2,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    436646194289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front swivel has a slight misting of oil
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass97,278 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,278 miles
    Test number
    525051853378
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front swivel seal leaking

Questions about B707 FWP

Does B707 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B707 FWP expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B707 FWP?
The MOT on B707 FWP expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B707 FWP done?
B707 FWP was recorded at 120,583 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 2,060 miles a year.
Has B707 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B707 FWP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on B707 FWP 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 FWP find?
B707 FWP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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