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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L7 TBWMOT history

L7 TBW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

L7 TBW silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,993 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 TBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 TBW was last recorded at 106,993 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,891 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,993 miles
  • 2025 – 106,891 miles
  • 2024 – 106,671 miles
  • 2023 – 106,345 miles
  • 2022 – 106,187 miles
  • 2021 – 105,541 miles
  • 2020 – 103,779 miles
  • 2019 – 103,454 miles
  • 2018 – 102,601 miles
  • 2017 – 102,172 miles
  • 2016 – 101,700 miles
  • 2015 – 99,731 miles
  • 2014 – 97,199 miles
  • 2013 – 94,668 miles
  • 2011 – 93,131 miles
  • 2010 – 90,939 miles
  • 2009 – 87,847 miles
  • 2008 – 87,246 miles
  • 2007 – 85,667 miles
  • 2006 – 68,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front hub oil seal weeping

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,993 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    994691934266
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass106,891 miles (+220)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,891 miles
    Test number
    314660022301
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,671 miles (+326)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    496380286350
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub slightly weaping oil.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,345 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    280678487044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal weeping
  5. Pass106,187 miles (+646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,187 miles
    Test number
    101140599044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub oil seal weeping
  6. Pass105,541 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,541 miles
    Test number
    598640465931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    621450480697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,779 miles (+325)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,779 miles
    Test number
    801635803022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  9. Pass103,454 miles (+853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    990781916602
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive traction joint weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low
    • AdvisoryReverse bulb not working
  10. Pass102,601 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,601 miles
    Test number
    602778728795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,172 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,172 miles
    Test number
    539737811170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,700 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,700 miles
    Test number
    666569666008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,731 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    885929325018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,199 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,199 miles
    Test number
    168725024061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,668 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,668 miles
    Test number
    609740533012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,131 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,131 miles
    Test number
    208870431308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,939 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    90,939 miles
    Test number
    543476930353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,847 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    532342139394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,246 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,246 miles
    Test number
    874041618308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,667 miles (+16,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    484229597240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    851914716385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 TBW

Does L7 TBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TBW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 TBW?
The MOT on L7 TBW is valid until 7 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 TBW done?
L7 TBW was recorded at 106,993 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 1,941 miles a year.
Has L7 TBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 TBW has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 TBW 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 TBW find?
L7 TBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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