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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,198 cc

F7 ABSMOT history

F7 ABS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

F7 ABS 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,451 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 ABS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 ABS was last recorded at 63,451 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2019: 47,488 miles, lower than 47,884 miles on 30 Aug 2019.
  • 20 Sept 2023: 60,215 miles, lower than 66,197 miles on 4 Aug 2023.

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
62,366 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
2,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,451 miles
  • 2024 – 62,366 miles
  • 2023 – 60,218 miles
  • 2022 – 58,531 miles
  • 2020 – 52,920 miles
  • 2019 – 47,488 miles
  • 2018 – 47,864 miles
  • 2016 – 35,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,451 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking oil
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Axle swivel joints both leaking close to getting onto brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All four tyres perished and cracking badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,451 miles (+1,085)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    464090802025
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint corroded

  2. Pass62,366 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    433233908564
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joints both leaking close to getting onto brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracking badly

  3. Fail62,366 miles (+2,148)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,366 miles
    Test number
    825249541800
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joints both leaking close to getting onto brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracking badly

  4. Pass60,218 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    887170428823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail60,215 miles (-5,982)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    911808060760
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail66,197 miles (+7,666)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    645154973695
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle end swivel joint seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle end swivel joint seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOther front track rod end boots slightly cracking both sides on the steering arm

  7. Pass58,531 miles (+5,611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,531 miles
    Test number
    818030132121
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass52,920 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    564765554955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail52,920 miles (+5,432)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    890605198200
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass47,488 miles (-396)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    113872900261
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail47,884 miles (+20)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,884 miles
    Test number
    297951049976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail47,864 miles (+14)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    625566796794
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail47,850 miles (+11,864)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,850 miles
    Test number
    575242550757
    • FailureDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass35,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    469655769735
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about F7 ABS

Does F7 ABS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 ABS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 ABS?
The MOT on F7 ABS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 ABS done?
F7 ABS was recorded at 63,451 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,956 miles a year.
Has F7 ABS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 ABS has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on F7 ABS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 ABS find?
F7 ABS passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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