Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
L7 HDJMOT history
L7 HDJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 105,532 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 HDJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 HDJ was last recorded at 105,532 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,725 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,807 miles
- Average per year
- 4,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,532 miles
- 2025 – 102,725 miles
- 2024 – 99,301 miles
- 2023 – 98,344 miles
- 2022 – 96,815 miles
- 2021 – 94,326 miles
- 2020 – 92,380 miles
- 2019 – 90,070 miles
- 2018 – 85,429 miles
- 2017 – 83,848 miles
- 2016 – 76,545 miles
- 2015 – 68,037 miles
- 2014 – 59,027 miles
- 2013 – 52,068 miles
- 2012 – 47,001 miles
- 2011 – 38,600 miles
- 2010 – 28,057 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,532 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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,532 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 105,532 miles
- Test number
- 325600122142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,725 miles (+3,424)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,725 miles
- Test number
- 765776663898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,301 miles (+957)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 99,301 miles
- Test number
- 295399949292
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,344 miles (+1,529)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 98,344 miles
- Test number
- 535168628659
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,815 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 96,815 miles
- Test number
- 693985410902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,757 miles (+2,431)6 major5 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,757 miles
- Test number
- 641811165782
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront nearside & offside moisture at spherical hub seal
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,326 miles (+1,946)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 94,326 miles
- Test number
- 472114854952
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryMoisture Around Nearside and Offside Spherical Hubs
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush On Limit Now (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush On Limit Now (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,380 miles (+2,310)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,380 miles
- Test number
- 599529393543
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small oil leak around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear diff flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,070 miles (+4,641)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,070 miles
- Test number
- 873675255857
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMoisture around spherical hub bearings nearside and offside
- AdvisoryOil residue engine and rear diff areas
- AdvisorySteering damper bottom bush worn
Pass85,429 miles (+1,581)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,429 miles
- Test number
- 975187377369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,848 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,848 miles
- Test number
- 963059796761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/s/r indicator faded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
Fail83,841 miles (+7,296)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,841 miles
- Test number
- 134906934012
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryO/s/r indicator faded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
Pass76,545 miles (+8,508)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,545 miles
- Test number
- 936783536406
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass68,037 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 68,037 miles
- Test number
- 298287345484
- NoteBoth front seat belts slightly damaged in webbing.
- NoteRear indicators faded.
- NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre wall.
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush.
Fail68,035 miles (+9,008)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,035 miles
- Test number
- 527937845136
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteBoth front seat belts slightly damaged in webbing.
- NoteRear indicators faded.
- NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre wall.
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bush.
Pass59,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 539687244129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,026 miles (+6,958)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,026 miles
- Test number
- 947597444173
- FailureOffside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,068 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 52,068 miles
- Test number
- 808062743176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,001 miles (+15)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,001 miles
- Test number
- 708961432147
- NoteBoth rear seats stowed away at time of test
Fail46,986 miles (+8,386)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,986 miles
- Test number
- 299219522180
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteBoth rear seats stowed away at time of test
Pass38,600 miles (+10,543)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,600 miles
- Test number
- 477841191068
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront and rear brake pads look low (getting low)
- NoteRear axle diff seal leaking
Pass28,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,057 miles
- Test number
- 934178990099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 HDJ
- Does L7 HDJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HDJ is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 HDJ?
- The MOT on L7 HDJ is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 HDJ done?
- L7 HDJ was recorded at 105,532 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
- Has L7 HDJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 HDJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on L7 HDJ 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 HDJ find?
- L7 HDJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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