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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

F7 LFDMOT history

F7 LFD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

F7 LFD black 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
144,824 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 LFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 LFD was last recorded at 144,824 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,648 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
7,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,824 miles
  • 2025 – 144,648 miles
  • 2024 – 144,518 miles
  • 2023 – 144,230 miles
  • 2022 – 142,230 miles
  • 2021 – 141,152 miles
  • 2020 – 139,236 miles
  • 2019 – 137,437 miles
  • 2018 – 129,158 miles
  • 2017 – 105,478 miles
  • 2016 – 76,971 miles
  • 2015 – 56,719 miles
  • 2014 – 51,938 miles
  • 2013 – 45,567 miles
  • 2011 – 33,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperativeRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,824 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    144,824 miles
    Test number
    604620442987
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Fail144,824 miles (+176)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,824 miles
    Test number
    377078891938
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  3. Pass144,648 miles (+130)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,648 miles
    Test number
    932583471505
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  4. Pass144,518 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    378677876939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  5. Fail144,518 miles (+288)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,518 miles
    Test number
    201796116968
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  6. Pass144,230 miles (+2,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,230 miles
    Test number
    398112913399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,230 miles (+1,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,230 miles
    Test number
    247558194430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,152 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,152 miles
    Test number
    739903353349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,236 miles (+1,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,236 miles
    Test number
    183105469021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass137,437 miles (+8,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,437 miles
    Test number
    279182192052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass129,158 miles (+23,680)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,158 miles
    Test number
    133372265075
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,478 miles (+28,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    996423449433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  13. Pass76,971 miles (+20,252)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    389936686150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,719 miles (+4,781)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    248079315197
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAbs warning lamp illuminated when stationary

  15. Fail51,938 miles4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    355030624031
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping

  16. Pass51,938 miles (+6,371)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    549060324050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteNearside front hub seal weeping

  17. Pass45,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    829882523010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail45,567 miles (+12,208)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,567 miles
    Test number
    415147713065
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail33,359 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    797116171286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass33,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,359 miles
    Test number
    917216571265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 LFD

Does F7 LFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 LFD is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 LFD?
The MOT on F7 LFD is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 LFD done?
F7 LFD was recorded at 144,824 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,408 miles a year.
Has F7 LFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 LFD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 LFD 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 LFD find?
F7 LFD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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