Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L7 DYCMOT history
L7 DYC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 237,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 237,326 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 DYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 30 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 DYC was last recorded at 237,326 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 235,465 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,861 miles
- Average per year
- 4,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 237,326 miles
- 2024 – 235,465 miles
- 2023 – 231,993 miles
- 2022 – 229,935 miles
- 2021 – 227,903 miles
- 2020 – 224,824 miles
- 2019 – 222,995 miles
- 2018 – 220,281 miles
- 2017 – 215,588 miles
- 2016 – 207,658 miles
- 2015 – 201,082 miles
- 2014 – 195,818 miles
- 2013 – 190,454 miles
- 2012 – 182,876 miles
- 2011 – 177,471 miles
- 2010 – 171,804 miles
- 2009 – 163,322 miles
- 2008 – 159,028 miles
- 2007 – 152,206 miles
- 2006 – 144,767 miles
- 2005 – 137,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass237,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass237,326 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 237,326 miles
- Test number
- 839430068205
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail237,326 miles (+1,861)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,326 miles
- Test number
- 970474268768
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass235,465 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 235,465 miles
- Test number
- 947101078702
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail235,465 miles (+3,472)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,465 miles
- Test number
- 848294960815
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass231,993 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 231,993 miles
- Test number
- 190973071667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,935 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 229,935 miles
- Test number
- 693064077462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear seats removed at time of test
Fail229,926 miles (+2,023)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,926 miles
- Test number
- 774136839282
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass227,903 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 227,903 miles
- Test number
- 365918683399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non oblig driving lamp out
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail227,894 miles (+3,070)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,894 miles
- Test number
- 194509925369
- DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush mounting badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush mounting badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non oblig driving lamp out
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass224,824 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 224,824 miles
- Test number
- 805397329420
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass222,995 miles (+2,714)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 222,995 miles
- Test number
- 289561666988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,281 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 220,281 miles
- Test number
- 182935747138
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from lower steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
Fail220,281 miles (+4,693)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,281 miles
- Test number
- 931343176955
- Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component from lower steering box seal (2.1.5 (a))
Pass215,588 miles (+7,930)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 215,588 miles
- Test number
- 235691552059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,658 miles (+6,576)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 207,658 miles
- Test number
- 936780848043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,082 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 201,082 miles
- Test number
- 577284338984
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass195,818 miles (+5,364)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 195,818 miles
- Test number
- 719595044347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,454 miles (+20)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 190,454 miles
- Test number
- 976143553380
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear and centre seat backrest mechanisms worn [ just acceptable]
- NoteTested in wet conditions
Fail190,434 miles (+7,558)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,434 miles
- Test number
- 156962253346
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear and centre seat backrest mechanisms worn [ just acceptable]
- NoteTested in wet conditions
Pass182,876 miles (+5,405)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 182,876 miles
- Test number
- 558449242348
- NoteLower brake effort on n/s/r than on o/s/r
Pass177,471 miles (+5,667)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 177,471 miles
- Test number
- 655089231326
- NoteSeepage at power steering box
Pass171,804 miles (+8,482)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 171,804 miles
- Test number
- 864010750377
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteFuel residue [tank area]
Pass163,322 miles (+4,294)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 163,322 miles
- Test number
- 320398749346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,028 miles (+6,822)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 159,028 miles
- Test number
- 141413958372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,206 miles (+7,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 152,206 miles
- Test number
- 232285457325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,767 miles (+6,794)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 144,767 miles
- Test number
- 282123266295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 137,973 miles
- Test number
- 392359455414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 DYC
- Does L7 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DYC is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L7 DYC?
- The MOT on L7 DYC is valid until 21 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 DYC done?
- L7 DYC was recorded at 237,326 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,911 miles a year.
- Has L7 DYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 DYC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 DYC 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 DYC find?
- L7 DYC passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.
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