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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L7 DHPMOT history

L7 DHP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L7 DHP blue 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,458 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DHP was last recorded at 147,458 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,806 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,652 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,458 miles
  • 2024 – 144,806 miles
  • 2023 – 142,918 miles
  • 2022 – 140,148 miles
  • 2021 – 137,102 miles
  • 2020 – 133,037 miles
  • 2019 – 128,531 miles
  • 2018 – 122,790 miles
  • 2017 – 116,004 miles
  • 2016 – 102,816 miles
  • 2015 – 94,949 miles
  • 2014 – 86,773 miles
  • 2013 – 78,714 miles
  • 2012 – 70,057 miles
  • 2011 – 62,078 miles
  • 2010 – 54,020 miles
  • 2009 – 46,713 miles
  • 2008 – 40,121 miles
  • 2007 – 33,578 miles
  • 2006 – 26,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,458 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,458 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,458 miles
    Test number
    317411259445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,806 miles (+1,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,806 miles
    Test number
    235055025809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,918 miles (+2,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,918 miles
    Test number
    290891612527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass140,148 miles (+3,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    362821087274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass137,102 miles (+4,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,102 miles
    Test number
    582553875288
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass133,037 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,037 miles
    Test number
    749287286553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    142452309631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,531 miles (+5,741)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    849472064130
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,790 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,790 miles
    Test number
    226484820794
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub swivel seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,786 miles (+6,782)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,786 miles
    Test number
    843055119651
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub swivel seal weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,004 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    101204661564
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail116,004 miles (+5,027)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,004 miles
    Test number
    801629735768
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTorque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass110,977 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    326336863220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Fail110,900 miles (+8,084)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,900 miles
    Test number
    429603668330
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush triangular bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush triangular bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass102,816 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    709662349970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm bushes axle end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe nut to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bushes near & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail102,816 miles (+7,867)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,816 miles
    Test number
    841071579848
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm bushes axle end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe nut to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint A-frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bushes near & offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass94,949 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,949 miles
    Test number
    227942565057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,931 miles (+8,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,931 miles
    Test number
    396881065011
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass86,773 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    367228554037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,714 miles (+8,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,714 miles
    Test number
    659130863070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,057 miles (+7,979)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    617485542082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,078 miles (+8,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    455410141038
    • NoteRear cross member showing corrosion.

  23. Pass54,020 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    980360460057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,713 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,713 miles
    Test number
    183707159438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,121 miles (+6,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    873959358069
    • NoteBrake pads showing wear

  26. Pass33,578 miles (+6,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    911178757059
    • NoteBrake pads showing wear.

  27. Pass26,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    824591666076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DHP

Does L7 DHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DHP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 DHP?
The MOT on L7 DHP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DHP done?
L7 DHP was recorded at 147,458 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has L7 DHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DHP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 DHP 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 L7 DHP find?
L7 DHP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.

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