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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

F7 SCLMOT history

F7 SCL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

F7 SCL green 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,242 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 SCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
19 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 SCL was last recorded at 104,242 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,041 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
1,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,242 miles
  • 2024 – 104,041 miles
  • 2023 – 103,910 miles
  • 2022 – 103,885 miles
  • 2021 – 103,824 miles
  • 2020 – 103,772 miles
  • 2018 – 103,750 miles
  • 2017 – 103,715 miles
  • 2016 – 103,638 miles
  • 2015 – 103,503 miles
  • 2014 – 103,218 miles
  • 2013 – 102,627 miles
  • 2012 – 100,608 miles
  • 2011 – 98,697 miles
  • 2010 – 97,225 miles
  • 2009 – 94,604 miles
  • 2008 – 89,198 miles
  • 2007 – 84,882 miles
  • 2006 – 81,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,242 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,242 miles
    Test number
    381343816140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,041 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    696307010246
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breather pipe assembly slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn slightly uneven

  3. Fail104,041 miles (+57)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,041 miles
    Test number
    703911389227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breather pipe assembly slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn slightly uneven

  4. Pass103,984 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,984 miles
    Test number
    352235238425
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded and Undersealed

  5. Pass103,910 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    253016877339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,885 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,885 miles
    Test number
    295220733593
    • AdvisoryOffside Floor corroded

  7. Pass103,824 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,824 miles
    Test number
    913313091464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,772 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,772 miles
    Test number
    666265521232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,750 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    271439987039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,715 miles (+77)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    268207217067
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass103,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    920676621878
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty , minor holes starting in various places
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor holed
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition ,do clear screen ok

  12. Fail103,638 miles (+135)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,638 miles
    Test number
    133774576423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty , minor holes starting in various places
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor holed
    • AdvisoryRear discs worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition ,do clear screen ok

  13. Pass103,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    952924853742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,503 miles (+285)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    828111367179
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass103,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,218 miles
    Test number
    647664584121
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteUnderseal on chassis disguising metal and brake pipes

  16. Fail103,218 miles (+591)7 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,218 miles
    Test number
    436731684141
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnderseal on chassis disguising metal and brake pipes

  17. Pass102,627 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,627 miles
    Test number
    207563983117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail102,607 miles (+1,999)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    716742583171
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass100,608 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    508188372132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,606 miles (+1,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,606 miles
    Test number
    269717572163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass98,697 miles (+1,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    128047581123
    • NoteNear side front floor corroeded
    • NoteWipers poor

  22. Pass97,225 miles (+2,621)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,225 miles
    Test number
    982739980197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOff side rear brake disc corroeded
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass94,604 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    570850699144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,602 miles (+5,404)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    960867389116
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass89,198 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    200217088466
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass84,882 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,882 miles
    Test number
    303553997172
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear wheel rim
    • NoteSlight play rear axle "A" frame ball joint

  27. Fail84,876 miles (+3,567)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    844852797105
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim quite badly corroded
    • NoteSlight play rear axle "A" frame ball joint

  28. Pass81,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    752556486123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 SCL

Does F7 SCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 SCL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F7 SCL?
The MOT on F7 SCL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 SCL done?
F7 SCL was recorded at 104,242 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,179 miles a year.
Has F7 SCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 SCL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on F7 SCL 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 SCL find?
F7 SCL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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