Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc
L7 JMGMOT history
L7 JMG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 44,748 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 JMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 17 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 JMG was last recorded at 44,748 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,403 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,345 miles
- Average per year
- 751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,748 miles
- 2025 – 43,403 miles
- 2024 – 42,701 miles
- 2022 – 42,677 miles
- 2021 – 42,560 miles
- 2020 – 42,471 miles
- 2019 – 42,206 miles
- 2018 – 41,680 miles
- 2017 – 41,148 miles
- 2016 – 40,405 miles
- 2015 – 39,767 miles
- 2014 – 38,742 miles
- 2013 – 37,987 miles
- 2012 – 36,895 miles
- 2011 – 35,418 miles
- 2010 – 33,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,748 miles
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank breather pipe kinked
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,748 miles (+1,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 44,748 miles
- Test number
- 305954216814
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank breather pipe kinked
Pass43,403 miles (+702)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 43,403 miles
- Test number
- 114786242746
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar D bushes slight movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting slightly perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,701 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 42,701 miles
- Test number
- 249805483539
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Pass42,677 miles (+115)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 42,677 miles
- Test number
- 615617727299
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,562 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 42,562 miles
- Test number
- 252401834074
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,560 miles (+89)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,560 miles
- Test number
- 680383461649
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,471 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 42,471 miles
- Test number
- 675423291917
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail42,471 miles (+265)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,471 miles
- Test number
- 478707452248
- MajorFuel hose damaged over flow hose from filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass42,206 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 42,206 miles
- Test number
- 260039890829
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail42,191 miles (+511)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,191 miles
- Test number
- 199396395363
- MajorCentral Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint rubber on top of rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,680 miles (+532)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 41,680 miles
- Test number
- 319454958466
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass41,148 miles (+743)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,148 miles
- Test number
- 255692917992
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass40,405 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,405 miles
- Test number
- 624595509081
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail40,405 miles (+638)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,405 miles
- Test number
- 325975559237
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass39,767 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 39,767 miles
- Test number
- 208504465154
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,742 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,742 miles
- Test number
- 516235854133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,987 miles (+1,092)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,987 miles
- Test number
- 516495553188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,895 miles (+1,477)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,895 miles
- Test number
- 935200262199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,418 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 35,418 miles
- Test number
- 289779651169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,061 miles
- Test number
- 244486460198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 JMG
- Does L7 JMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JMG is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 JMG?
- The MOT on L7 JMG is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 JMG done?
- L7 JMG was recorded at 44,748 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 751 miles a year.
- Has L7 JMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 JMG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on L7 JMG 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 JMG find?
- L7 JMG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear fuel tank breather pipe kinked.
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