Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc
L7 DWEMOT history
L7 DWE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 149,554 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 DWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 DWE was last recorded at 149,554 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Feb 2010: 45,387 miles, lower than 366,421 miles on 9 Feb 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,939 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,554 miles
- 2025 – 143,939 miles
- 2024 – 136,820 miles
- 2023 – 131,148 miles
- 2021 – 125,755 miles
- 2020 – 119,616 miles
- 2019 – 112,154 miles
- 2018 – 105,371 miles
- 2017 – 96,342 miles
- 2016 – 87,058 miles
- 2015 – 80,461 miles
- 2013 – 69,250 miles
- 2011 – 54,169 miles
- 2010 – 45,387 miles
- 2009 – 366,421 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,554 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Play in both rear shock absorber top mounts, not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,554 miles (+5,615)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 149,554 miles
- Test number
- 660169013512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,939 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 143,939 miles
- Test number
- 117609911889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,791 miles (+6,971)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,791 miles
- Test number
- 248992153270
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle oil leak (1.1.13 (b))
Pass136,820 miles (+5,672)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 136,820 miles
- Test number
- 252394907463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,148 miles (+5,393)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 131,148 miles
- Test number
- 936742445712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner hubseal leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,755 miles (+6,139)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 125,755 miles
- Test number
- 305863427079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,616 miles (+7,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,616 miles
- Test number
- 589588833308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,154 miles (+167)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 112,154 miles
- Test number
- 527189588494
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,987 miles (+6,616)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,987 miles
- Test number
- 264355374683
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,371 miles (+162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,371 miles
- Test number
- 518981046543
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear shock absorber top mounts, not excessive
Fail105,209 miles (+8,867)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,209 miles
- Test number
- 736142538014
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear shock absorber top mounts, not excessive
Pass96,342 miles (+386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,342 miles
- Test number
- 228741973331
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail95,956 miles (+8,898)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,956 miles
- Test number
- 591187913318
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,058 miles (+6,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,058 miles
- Test number
- 818697388738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,461 miles (+11,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,461 miles
- Test number
- 568918225042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 69,250 miles
- Test number
- 327324023431
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 156628282114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,169 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,169 miles
- Test number
- 629721941025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,165 miles (+8,778)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,165 miles
- Test number
- 525590241063
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass45,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 45,387 miles
- Test number
- 360822040092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,387 miles (-321,034)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,387 miles
- Test number
- 282141640020
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass366,421 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 366,421 miles
- Test number
- 400320449004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 DWE
- Does L7 DWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DWE is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 DWE?
- The MOT on L7 DWE is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 DWE done?
- L7 DWE was recorded at 149,554 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has L7 DWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 DWE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 DWE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L7 DWE find?
- L7 DWE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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