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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

L7 FMJMOT history

L7 FMJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L7 FMJ 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,749 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FMJ was last recorded at 116,749 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,265 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,749 miles
  • 2025 – 115,265 miles
  • 2024 – 108,517 miles
  • 2023 – 100,466 miles
  • 2022 – 91,372 miles
  • 2021 – 82,778 miles
  • 2020 – 82,670 miles
  • 2019 – 82,463 miles
  • 2018 – 81,602 miles
  • 2017 – 80,890 miles
  • 2016 – 80,109 miles
  • 2015 – 78,859 miles
  • 2014 – 77,610 miles
  • 2013 – 75,745 miles
  • 2012 – 74,229 miles
  • 2011 – 72,139 miles
  • 2010 – 68,736 miles
  • 2009 – 55,683 miles
  • 2008 – 38,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front axle swivel joints leaking slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front swivel joint leaking .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside side step corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    638558730656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,749 miles (+1,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,749 miles
    Test number
    819070117246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass115,265 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    769825266034
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,517 miles (+8,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,517 miles
    Test number
    646176558860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,466 miles (+9,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    492080635768
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play By steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,372 miles (+8,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,372 miles
    Test number
    462663528790
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in the osf wheel
    • AdvisoryRear damper bushes worn

  7. Pass82,778 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,778 miles
    Test number
    256921411726
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass82,670 miles (+207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    428945964629
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low 3.00mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Advise adjustment . (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass82,463 miles (+861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,463 miles
    Test number
    781658597248
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joints leaking slightly.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass81,602 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,602 miles
    Test number
    886132594680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking .
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded.

  11. Fail81,550 miles (+660)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    698858759922
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front swivel joint leaking .
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded.

  12. Pass80,890 miles (+781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,890 miles
    Test number
    157916926961
    • AdvisoryOffside front tractor joint leaking.
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

  13. Pass80,109 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    880755511442
    • AdvisoryOs door step bar corroded

  14. Pass78,859 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    638444335082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,610 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,610 miles
    Test number
    178292924028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,745 miles (+1,516)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    116265423068
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tractor joint seals leaking
    • NoteSome oil present around gearbox

  17. Pass74,229 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    378638222069
    • NoteCenter diff seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front tractor joint seal leaking/could encroch onto brake disc

  18. Fail74,229 miles (+2,090)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    265538922071
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteCenter diff seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front tractor joint seal leaking/could encroch onto brake disc

  19. Pass72,139 miles (+3,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    357696421016
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tractor joint seals badly leaking

  20. Pass68,736 miles (+13,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    282332530035
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass55,683 miles (+17,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,683 miles
    Test number
    624045539099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,016 miles
    Test number
    800901558024
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L7 FMJ

Does L7 FMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FMJ?
The MOT on L7 FMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FMJ done?
L7 FMJ was recorded at 116,749 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has L7 FMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FMJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 FMJ 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 FMJ find?
L7 FMJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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