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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L7 MOTMOT history

L7 MOT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2024.

L7 MOT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
187,685 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MOT was last recorded at 187,685 miles on 8 Dec 2024, 1,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,544 miles · 10 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,141 miles
Average per year
8,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,685 miles
  • 2023 – 186,544 miles
  • 2022 – 184,351 miles
  • 2021 – 182,205 miles
  • 2020 – 177,930 miles
  • 2019 – 172,901 miles
  • 2018 – 164,671 miles
  • 2017 – 156,865 miles
  • 2016 – 146,077 miles
  • 2015 – 134,340 miles
  • 2014 – 126,901 miles
  • 2013 – 113,704 miles
  • 2012 – 99,468 miles
  • 2011 – 89,051 miles
  • 2010 – 73,833 miles
  • 2009 – 65,858 miles
  • 2008 – 59,226 miles
  • 2007 – 51,506 miles
  • 2006 – 37,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,685 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,685 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,685 miles
    Test number
    440785869513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,544 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,544 miles
    Test number
    441952944541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,351 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    184,351 miles
    Test number
    857976163026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,205 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,205 miles
    Test number
    947558102825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass177,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,930 miles
    Test number
    803242628175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail177,930 miles (+5,029)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,930 miles
    Test number
    303361231413
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault fixed its self during test (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,901 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,901 miles
    Test number
    475176759319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,671 miles (+7,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,671 miles
    Test number
    939651602421
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass156,865 miles (+10,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,865 miles
    Test number
    744037453975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,077 miles (+11,737)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    929257126230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,340 miles (+7,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,340 miles
    Test number
    341821929193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass126,901 miles (+13,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,901 miles
    Test number
    629150154335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condision

  13. Pass113,704 miles (+14,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    897445143395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,468 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    665913832357
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass99,468 miles (+10,417)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    979843032380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,051 miles (+15,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    459660951315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,833 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    681346560232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,858 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    773765569269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,226 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    910784168200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,506 miles (+13,725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,506 miles
    Test number
    794372867209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    470613066263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MOT

Does L7 MOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 MOT?
The MOT on L7 MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 MOT done?
L7 MOT was recorded at 187,685 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2024, an average of 8,228 miles a year.
Has L7 MOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MOT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 MOT 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 MOT find?
L7 MOT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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