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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L7 GDGMOT history

L7 GDG is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L7 GDG grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,626 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GDG was last recorded at 72,626 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,735 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,891 miles
Average per year
2,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,626 miles
  • 2025 – 70,735 miles
  • 2024 – 69,372 miles
  • 2023 – 67,334 miles
  • 2022 – 65,808 miles
  • 2021 – 65,625 miles
  • 2019 – 64,873 miles
  • 2018 – 63,009 miles
  • 2017 – 62,770 miles
  • 2016 – 62,464 miles
  • 2015 – 61,641 miles
  • 2014 – 61,218 miles
  • 2013 – 60,419 miles
  • 2012 – 59,141 miles
  • 2011 – 57,862 miles
  • 2010 – 52,000 miles
  • 2009 – 39,410 miles
  • 2008 – 27,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,626 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,626 miles (+1,891)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    426556276755
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass70,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    854696865401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,735 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    520038807924
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass69,372 miles (+2,038)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    443191093947
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass67,334 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    964045510224
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail67,334 miles (+1,526)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    309767702203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body component insecure Mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    511996597325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded sharp edge.

  8. Fail65,808 miles (+183)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    881315463841
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side step corroded sharp edge.

  9. Pass65,625 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    258436811431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,873 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,873 miles
    Test number
    572979422027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,009 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    676158581126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    740600598337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,770 miles (+306)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    362499057823
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to bulge

  14. Pass62,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    145865546259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail62,464 miles (+823)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    228222573540
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 1 bulb only working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass61,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    248760115459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,641 miles (+423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    555500415132
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass61,218 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    526057224171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,419 miles (+1,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,419 miles
    Test number
    728892713197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass59,141 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    687868912142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,862 miles (+5,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    509869321157
    • NoteAll steering ball joints have slight play

  22. Pass52,000 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    373071330191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass51,652 miles (+12,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    830836400169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,410 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,410 miles
    Test number
    810998109155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,215 miles
    Test number
    510743618115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GDG

Does L7 GDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GDG is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GDG?
The MOT on L7 GDG is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GDG done?
L7 GDG was recorded at 72,626 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
Has L7 GDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GDG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 GDG 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 GDG find?
L7 GDG passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all 4; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 2 more.

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