
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
L7 JFCMOT history
L7 JFC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jul 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 98,891 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 JFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 8 Jul 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 JFC was last recorded at 98,891 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,891 miles · 23 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,891 miles
- 2025 – 97,940 miles
- 2024 – 97,383 miles
- 2023 – 95,820 miles
- 2022 – 94,746 miles
- 2021 – 93,177 miles
- 2020 – 91,155 miles
- 2019 – 86,273 miles
- 2016 – 85,942 miles
- 2015 – 84,748 miles
- 2014 – 83,258 miles
- 2013 – 81,982 miles
- 2012 – 80,331 miles
- 2011 – 78,434 miles
- 2010 – 76,748 miles
- 2009 – 75,423 miles
- 2008 – 74,491 miles
- 2007 – 70,753 miles
- 2006 – 67,108 miles
- 2005 – 61,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front coil springs corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,891 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 98,891 miles
- Test number
- 996790805272
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal in poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,891 miles (+951)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,891 miles
- Test number
- 706524535294
- MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal in poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,940 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,940 miles
- Test number
- 767950587002
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,940 miles (+557)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,940 miles
- Test number
- 450942279956
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,383 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 97,383 miles
- Test number
- 428406846635
- MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,383 miles (+1,563)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,383 miles
- Test number
- 806821085370
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorVehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Pass95,820 miles (+41)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 95,820 miles
- Test number
- 445015660285
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,779 miles (+1,033)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,779 miles
- Test number
- 133832758727
- DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire leak of pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass94,746 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 94,746 miles
- Test number
- 920240197275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,744 miles (+1,567)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,744 miles
- Test number
- 465874501905
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,177 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 93,177 miles
- Test number
- 753168416328
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,155 miles (+4,882)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 91,155 miles
- Test number
- 323789513308
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are starting to crack
- AdvisoryNear side front hub seal has slight seep
- AdvisoryNear side rear and both front wheel bearings have slight play
- AdvisoryRear chassis repaired to a poor standard
- AdvisorySteering box has slight seep
Pass86,273 miles (+331)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,273 miles
- Test number
- 794161784007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,942 miles (+1,194)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 85,942 miles
- Test number
- 636622380569
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded nearside and offside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle seal slight misting of oil
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside chassis to rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing in tread grooves
Pass84,748 miles (+52)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 84,748 miles
- Test number
- 695095858643
- AdvisoryFront coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front radius arm front bush for play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front trail arm bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
- AdvisoryRear cross member and rear chassis for corrosion development
Fail84,696 miles (+1,438)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,696 miles
- Test number
- 783837577432
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front radius arm front bush for play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front trail arm bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
Pass83,258 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 83,258 miles
- Test number
- 436907234398
- NoteBody anchorages for slight corrosion development\oil leaks
- NoteBoth front and osr coil springs corroding\all tyres perishing\osr shockabsorber bushes splitting and perishing\steering damper bushes for play and ageing\
- NoteChassis and rear cross member for corrosion development\slight play detected in steering system\wiring in engine bay in poor condition\brake pipes slightly corroded\
Fail83,258 miles (+1,276)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,258 miles
- Test number
- 229379124311
- FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
- FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBody anchorages for slight corrosion development\oil leaks
- NoteBoth front and osr coil springs corroding\all tyres perishing\osr shockabsorber bushes splitting and perishing\steering damper bushes for play and ageing\
- NoteChassis and rear cross member for corrosion development\slight play detected in steering system\wiring in engine bay in poor condition\brake pipes slightly corroded\
Pass81,982 miles (+53)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,982 miles
- Test number
- 236050033323
- NoteHeavy corrosion development in osf of chassis behind out rigger rear cross member and centre of chassis out riggers and tow bar anchorage area
- NoteInjuries in windscreen\clutch peddle rubber deteriorated\front and osr coil springs corroding\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\
- NoteOsf track rod end ball joint seal slightly deteriorated\
Fail81,929 miles (+1,598)6 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,929 miles
- Test number
- 856418513324
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteHeavy corrosion development in osf of chassis behind out rigger rear cross member and centre of chassis out riggers and tow bar anchorage area
- NoteInjuries in windscreen\clutch peddle rubber deteriorated\front and osr coil springs corroding\slight play in front steering and suspension joints\
- NoteOsf track rod end ball joint seal slightly deteriorated\
Pass80,331 miles (+39)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 80,331 miles
- Test number
- 426612432378
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak\steering box has a misting of oil\all brake discs slightlt corroded and worn\corrosion development in rear cross member\front steering ball joint seals perishing\brakr pipes slightly corroded
- NoteOnly x1 spring fitted for retest but vehicle not listing
Fail80,292 miles (+1,858)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,292 miles
- Test number
- 759840722396
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak\steering box has a misting of oil\all brake discs slightlt corroded and worn\corrosion development in rear cross member\front steering ball joint seals perishing\brakr pipes slightly corroded
Pass78,434 miles (+1,686)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 78,434 miles
- Test number
- 728011221312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall
- NoteSlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
- NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes
Pass76,748 miles (+1,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 76,748 miles
- Test number
- 900062520318
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,423 miles (+932)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 494108229456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass74,491 miles (+3,738)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 74,491 miles
- Test number
- 364773438315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,753 miles (+115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 70,753 miles
- Test number
- 932462087294
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail70,638 miles (+3,530)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,638 miles
- Test number
- 891898777264
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,108 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 67,108 miles
- Test number
- 113823096292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,105 miles (+5,607)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,105 miles
- Test number
- 900110396214
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,498 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 61,498 miles
- Test number
- 482428455237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about L7 JFC
- Does L7 JFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JFC is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 JFC?
- The MOT on L7 JFC 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 JFC done?
- L7 JFC was recorded at 98,891 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,800 miles a year.
- Has L7 JFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 JFC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 JFC 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 JFC find?
- L7 JFC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front hub seal in poor condition, and 2 more.
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