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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

F7 NJAMOT history

F7 NJA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

F7 NJA green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,067 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 NJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

F7 NJA was last recorded at 97,067 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2023: 95,328 miles, lower than 95,924 miles on 8 Dec 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
95,936 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,067 miles
  • 2025 – 95,936 miles
  • 2023 – 95,328 miles
  • 2022 – 93,700 miles
  • 2021 – 91,882 miles
  • 2020 – 90,630 miles
  • 2019 – 89,694 miles
  • 2018 – 87,476 miles
  • 2017 – 83,953 miles
  • 2016 – 80,031 miles
  • 2015 – 75,992 miles
  • 2014 – 72,716 miles
  • 2013 – 69,007 miles
  • 2012 – 60,946 miles
  • 2011 – 53,160 miles
  • 2010 – 49,520 miles
  • 2009 – 37,960 miles
  • 2008 – 19,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,067 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Hub seal leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • O/s/r shock light oil mist.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,067 miles (+1,131)2 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,067 miles
    Test number
    266976065018
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Hub seal leaking onto tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,936 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    978717817849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking but not on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank shield corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,936 miles (+608)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    740699781188
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking but not on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank shield corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass95,328 miles (-596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,328 miles
    Test number
    991540480143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail95,924 miles (+2,224)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,924 miles
    Test number
    909167289416
    • 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,700 miles
    Test number
    757450851767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,700 miles (+1,818)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,700 miles
    Test number
    620860989646
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  8. Pass91,882 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    338275480758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,630 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,630 miles
    Test number
    202348712937
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail90,630 miles (+936)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,630 miles
    Test number
    913658154525
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass89,694 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    688248215622
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail89,694 miles (+2,218)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,694 miles
    Test number
    462184555536
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass87,476 miles (+3,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,476 miles
    Test number
    468612603932
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock light oil mist.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak both front hubs.
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to split.
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion.

  14. Pass83,953 miles (+3,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,953 miles
    Test number
    994424777689
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock oil mist.
    • AdvisorySlight leaks both front hub seals.
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm ball joint cover starting to split.

  15. Pass80,031 miles (+4,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    825276972503
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc liped/rusty.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock light oil mist.
    • AdvisorySteering drop arm rubber boot slight split.

  16. Pass75,992 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    866713706596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,716 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,716 miles
    Test number
    138831384229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,007 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    595215293207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,946 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    299595512227
    • NoteFront hubs are leaking slightly
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes are corroding

  20. Fail60,927 miles (+7,767)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    179114712225
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront huns leaking slightly
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes are corroding

  21. Pass53,160 miles (+3,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    946463511258
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass49,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    960536010208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,520 miles (+11,560)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,520 miles
    Test number
    930695410201
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass37,960 miles (+18,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    373533599472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,494 miles
    Test number
    472484288265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 NJA

Does F7 NJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 NJA expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 NJA?
The MOT on F7 NJA expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 NJA done?
F7 NJA was recorded at 97,067 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has F7 NJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 NJA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 NJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 NJA find?
F7 NJA failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod, and 9 more.

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