Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
F7 NWSMOT history
F7 NWS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 19,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 19,986 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F7 NWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 20 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F7 NWS was last recorded at 19,986 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Mar 2015: 77,121 miles, lower than 77,126 miles on 12 Mar 2014.
- 28 Mar 2017: 77,121 miles, lower than 77,123 miles on 23 Mar 2016.
- 31 Aug 2021: 3,924 miles, lower than 77,121 miles on 5 Jun 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 17,527 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 19,986 miles
- 2025 – 17,527 miles
- 2024 – 13,713 miles
- 2022 – 11,865 miles
- 2021 – 3,924 miles
- 2020 – 77,121 miles
- 2019 – 77,121 miles
- 2018 – 77,121 miles
- 2017 – 77,121 miles
- 2016 – 77,123 miles
- 2015 – 77,121 miles
- 2014 – 77,126 miles
- 2013 – 76,928 miles
- 2012 – 76,016 miles
- 2011 – 74,562 miles
- 2010 – 69,791 miles
- 2009 – 62,434 miles
- 2008 – 61,663 miles
- 2007 – 56,569 miles
- 2006 – 52,569 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass19,986 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Advise surface corrosion to chassis and underbody but is not holed at this time
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass19,986 miles (+2,459)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 19,986 miles
- Test number
- 781025425215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,527 miles (+3,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 17,527 miles
- Test number
- 845141955288
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass13,713 miles (+1,848)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 13,713 miles
- Test number
- 840441386240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,865 miles (+7,941)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 11,865 miles
- Test number
- 743143767774
- AdvisoryAdvise N/S Body mount corroded but is acceptable
- AdvisoryAdvise front bumper / Valance corroded but is acceptable
- AdvisoryAdvise slight Discolouring to N/S/R and O/S/R light lenses but is acceptable
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Advise corrosion to chassis by tow bar but is not to the extent that it is likely to fall off
Pass3,924 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 3,924 miles
- Test number
- 697335836378
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to chassis and underbody but is not holed at this time
Fail3,924 miles (-73,197)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,924 miles
- Test number
- 786503216499
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to chassis and underbody but is not holed at this time
Pass77,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 589808904320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,121 miles3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 953140850157
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass77,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 804374234146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,121 miles1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 214725854576
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded by rear arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,121 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 156664990048
- AdvisoryAdvise Rear number plate slightly obscured with ladder but is acceptable.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
Fail77,121 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 595491328798
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabiliser ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise Rear number plate slightly obscured with ladder but is acceptable.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop missing
Pass77,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 806093148809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,121 miles (-2)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 394636748549
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
Pass77,123 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 77,123 miles
- Test number
- 705040857082
- AdvisoryAdvise Oil leak.
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to main brake pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Advise slight wheel bearing noise.
Fail77,121 miles3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 421896042303
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Suspension (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured By ladder (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryAdvise Oil leak.
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to main brake pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Advise slight wheel bearing noise.
Pass77,121 miles10 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 749676185050
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll four tyres have perished slightly.
- NoteEngine oil leak.
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteSlight leak from front differential seal
- NoteSlight oil leak from transfer box.
Fail77,121 miles (-5)6 failures10 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 896539875020
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll four tyres have perished slightly.
- NoteEngine oil leak.
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteSlight leak from front differential seal
- NoteSlight oil leak from transfer box.
Pass77,126 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,126 miles
- Test number
- 167341574022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll four tyres slightly perished.
- NoteSlight engine oil leak.
- NoteSlight leak from front differential seal.
Fail77,121 miles (+193)4 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,121 miles
- Test number
- 536661874099
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll four tyres slightly perished.
- NoteSlight engine oil leak.
- NoteSlight leak from front differential seal.
Pass76,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,928 miles
- Test number
- 859829173073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail76,928 miles (+912)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,928 miles
- Test number
- 216908973014
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass76,016 miles (+1,454)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,016 miles
- Test number
- 409023672056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,562 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 74,562 miles
- Test number
- 288745471057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,553 miles (+4,762)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,553 miles
- Test number
- 149918761495
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,791 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,791 miles
- Test number
- 423442900138
- Repaired at testSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass69,791 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 69,791 miles
- Test number
- 613822000183
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass62,434 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,434 miles
- Test number
- 210337609487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,663 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 61,663 miles
- Test number
- 892398688212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass56,569 miles (+4,000)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 56,569 miles
- Test number
- 372775987281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,569 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 52,569 miles
- Test number
- 580639986222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F7 NWS
- Does F7 NWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 NWS is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F7 NWS?
- The MOT on F7 NWS is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F7 NWS done?
- F7 NWS was recorded at 19,986 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has F7 NWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F7 NWS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on F7 NWS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 20 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F7 NWS find?
- F7 NWS passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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