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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

F7 TMGMOT history

F7 TMG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 197,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

F7 TMG red 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,039 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 TMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 TMG was last recorded at 197,039 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,034 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,039 miles
  • 2025 – 196,034 miles
  • 2024 – 193,310 miles
  • 2023 – 190,486 miles
  • 2022 – 187,652 miles
  • 2021 – 184,402 miles
  • 2020 – 180,013 miles
  • 2019 – 175,505 miles
  • 2018 – 165,593 miles
  • 2017 – 158,015 miles
  • 2016 – 150,233 miles
  • 2015 – 145,407 miles
  • 2014 – 144,632 miles
  • 2013 – 144,047 miles
  • 2012 – 141,462 miles
  • 2011 – 137,715 miles
  • 2010 – 133,066 miles
  • 2009 – 127,271 miles
  • 2008 – 121,966 miles
  • 2007 – 113,066 miles
  • 2006 – 103,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,039 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,039 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,039 miles
    Test number
    645888908497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,034 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,034 miles
    Test number
    763479004608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,310 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,310 miles
    Test number
    804695814409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass190,486 miles (+2,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,486 miles
    Test number
    709178318482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,652 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    187,652 miles
    Test number
    549111667697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,402 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,402 miles
    Test number
    694815675520
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass180,013 miles (+4,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,013 miles
    Test number
    202438407275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass175,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,505 miles
    Test number
    280471707985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been wax oiled black (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail175,490 miles (+9,897)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,490 miles
    Test number
    217750429555
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been wax oiled black (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass165,593 miles (+7,578)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    699260335863
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm bush perished but not resulting in excessive movement x4

  11. Pass158,015 miles (+7,782)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,015 miles
    Test number
    247958096666
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush's (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass150,233 miles (+4,826)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,233 miles
    Test number
    342073718003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

  13. Pass145,407 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    611573277399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail145,407 miles (+775)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,407 miles
    Test number
    755661697738
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass144,632 miles8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,632 miles
    Test number
    398321854245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteOffside front swivel hub weeping oil
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing

  16. Fail144,632 miles (+585)2 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,632 miles
    Test number
    457361654263
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteOffside front swivel hub weeping oil
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing

  17. Pass144,047 miles6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,047 miles
    Test number
    559924353221
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing

  18. Fail144,047 miles (+2,585)6 failures7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,047 miles
    Test number
    858778343236
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyre perishing

  19. Pass141,462 miles (+178)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    327734142492
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside sill insecure

  20. Fail141,284 miles (+3,569)7 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,284 miles
    Test number
    459042242266
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside sill insecure

  21. Pass137,715 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    137,715 miles
    Test number
    439549931296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside drag link boot split

  22. Fail137,715 miles (+4,649)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,715 miles
    Test number
    347028231299
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChassis rusty
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside drag link boot split

  23. Pass133,066 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    133,066 miles
    Test number
    132879430234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,271 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,271 miles
    Test number
    381794569215
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass127,271 miles (+5,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    127,271 miles
    Test number
    982774669219
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail121,966 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,966 miles
    Test number
    484632988253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass121,966 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,966 miles
    Test number
    774762088283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass113,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    230061447258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail113,061 miles (+9,110)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,061 miles
    Test number
    642191047291
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  30. Pass103,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    103,951 miles
    Test number
    300886536447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 TMG

Does F7 TMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 TMG is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 TMG?
The MOT on F7 TMG is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 TMG done?
F7 TMG was recorded at 197,039 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has F7 TMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 TMG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on F7 TMG 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 TMG find?
F7 TMG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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