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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

F7 DEFMOT history

F7 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

F7 DEF 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,905 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 DEF was last recorded at 120,905 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,905 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,905 miles
  • 2024 – 116,482 miles
  • 2023 – 110,115 miles
  • 2022 – 109,308 miles
  • 2021 – 108,067 miles
  • 2020 – 104,610 miles
  • 2019 – 95,545 miles
  • 2018 – 85,142 miles
  • 2017 – 73,690 miles
  • 2016 – 62,954 miles
  • 2015 – 47,197 miles
  • 2013 – 40,377 miles
  • 2012 – 28,873 miles
  • 2010 – 22,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,905 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a and b zone

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,905 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,905 miles
    Test number
    411213026613
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail120,905 miles (+4,423)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,905 miles
    Test number
    562780948490
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass116,482 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    448089734201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass110,115 miles (+807)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    608837721044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass109,308 miles (+1,241)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    360435692022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a and b zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rust protected
  6. Pass108,067 miles (+3,457)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,067 miles
    Test number
    371262647031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySnow-wet test
  7. Pass104,610 miles (+9,065)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    488010736454
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a and b zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,545 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    225568847063
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail95,545 miles (+10,403)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    160964886071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,142 miles (+11,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,142 miles
    Test number
    548725548208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,690 miles (+10,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    548140902964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin arrox 2.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass62,954 miles (+15,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    788570067404
    • AdvisoryOffside underside of vehicle waxoyled
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass47,197 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,197 miles
    Test number
    187786315446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,377 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,377 miles
    Test number
    458024443486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,621 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    975044903085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    427500212089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,873 miles (+6,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    749630012051
    • Repaired at testRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Pass22,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,545 miles
    Test number
    640199540389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 DEF

Does F7 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 DEF is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 DEF?
The MOT on F7 DEF is valid until 29 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 DEF done?
F7 DEF was recorded at 120,905 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has F7 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 DEF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 DEF 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 F7 DEF find?
F7 DEF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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