Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
L7 RPTMOT history
L7 RPT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 90,782 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 RPT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 RPT was last recorded at 90,782 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,658 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,124 miles
- Average per year
- 3,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,782 miles
- 2025 – 87,658 miles
- 2024 – 85,325 miles
- 2023 – 82,623 miles
- 2022 – 79,913 miles
- 2021 – 76,714 miles
- 2020 – 74,017 miles
- 2019 – 71,432 miles
- 2018 – 68,644 miles
- 2017 – 65,170 miles
- 2016 – 61,483 miles
- 2015 – 56,141 miles
- 2014 – 49,499 miles
- 2013 – 44,563 miles
- 2012 – 42,128 miles
- 2011 – 39,346 miles
- 2010 – 35,038 miles
- 2009 – 31,740 miles
- 2008 – 26,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,782 miles
- AdvisoryEmissions close to limit of 1.93
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sections of rear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryN/s front steering front joint worn
- AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded and in poor condition
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s front wheelbearing
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes across axle corroded and in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Hockey stick bushes perished in poor condition front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Section of rear crossmember corroded in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,782 miles (+3,124)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 90,782 miles
- Test number
- 695138931351
- AdvisoryEmissions close to limit of 1.93
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sections of rear cross member corroded
- AdvisoryN/s front steering front joint worn
- AdvisoryO/s front brake pipe corroded and in poor condition
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s front wheelbearing
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes across axle corroded and in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition
Pass87,658 miles (+2,333)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 87,658 miles
- Test number
- 573700667151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,325 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 85,325 miles
- Test number
- 740156539653
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail85,320 miles (+2,697)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,320 miles
- Test number
- 950507321442
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,623 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 82,623 miles
- Test number
- 429384486389
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHockey stick bushes perished in poor condition front and rear
- AdvisorySection of rear crossmember corroded in poor condition
Fail82,620 miles (+2,707)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,620 miles
- Test number
- 242964453469
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHockey stick bushes perished in poor condition front and rear
- AdvisorySection of rear crossmember corroded in poor condition
Pass79,913 miles (+3,199)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 79,913 miles
- Test number
- 867784021436
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass76,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,714 miles
- Test number
- 345113251898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,714 miles (+2,697)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,714 miles
- Test number
- 305018300882
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm ball joint worn and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass74,017 miles (+2,585)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 74,017 miles
- Test number
- 932539943630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,432 miles (+2,788)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 533765042405
- AdvisoryFront Both front hubs weeping
- AdvisoryRear axle wishbone ball joint cover in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes worn
Pass68,644 miles (+3,474)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 68,644 miles
- Test number
- 572505792233
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front cross shaft joint worn.
- AdvisoryRear Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear Rear axle wishbone ball joint poor condition
Pass65,170 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 65,170 miles
- Test number
- 525289485457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail65,170 miles (+3,687)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,170 miles
- Test number
- 796529969404
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass61,483 miles (+5,342)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 61,483 miles
- Test number
- 668997028760
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play
Fail56,141 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,141 miles
- Test number
- 147030535224
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass56,141 miles (+6,642)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,141 miles
- Test number
- 375110835447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,499 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,499 miles
- Test number
- 376411934226
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteRear shox top bushes worn
Pass49,499 miles (+4,936)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 49,499 miles
- Test number
- 777231634271
- NoteRear shox top bushes worn
Pass44,563 miles (+2,435)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 44,563 miles
- Test number
- 459304323256
- NoteSome wheel bearing play n/s/f
Pass42,128 miles (+2,782)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,128 miles
- Test number
- 317671042287
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNSR disc corroded slightly
Pass39,346 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 39,346 miles
- Test number
- 219473141273
- NoteChip in windscreen
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
Fail39,346 miles (+4,308)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,346 miles
- Test number
- 655372341262
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteChip in windscreen
- NoteFront wipers split
- NoteRear brake discs corroded.
Pass35,038 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 35,038 miles
- Test number
- 383839230270
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,740 miles
- Test number
- 412448139297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,740 miles (+4,916)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,740 miles
- Test number
- 860108339273
- Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Pass26,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 26,824 miles
- Test number
- 870802148219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 RPT
- Does L7 RPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 RPT is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 RPT?
- The MOT on L7 RPT is valid until 25 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 RPT done?
- L7 RPT was recorded at 90,782 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,579 miles a year.
- Has L7 RPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 RPT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L7 RPT 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 RPT find?
- L7 RPT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: emissions close to limit of 1.93; n/s and o/s inner sections of rear cross member corroded; n/s front steering front joint worn, and 4 more.
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