Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
L7 TKGMOT history
L7 TKG is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 374,129 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 374,129 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,091 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 TKG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 25 Apr 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 TKG was last recorded at 374,129 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 374,129 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,091 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 374,129 miles
- 2025 – 370,922 miles
- 2024 – 357,702 miles
- 2023 – 353,169 miles
- 2022 – 350,775 miles
- 2020 – 348,760 miles
- 2019 – 346,144 miles
- 2018 – 339,998 miles
- 2017 – 334,341 miles
- 2016 – 325,820 miles
- 2015 – 315,866 miles
- 2013 – 295,195 miles
- 2012 – 290,979 miles
- 2011 – 288,007 miles
- 2010 – 283,722 miles
- 2009 – 279,593 miles
- 2008 – 278,126 miles
- 2007 – 275,964 miles
- 2006 – 273,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass374,129 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside battery tray corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Hazard warning lamp switch damaged but still working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass374,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 374,129 miles
- Test number
- 984346052425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail374,129 miles (+3,207)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 374,129 miles
- Test number
- 389190789499
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass370,922 miles (+13,220)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 370,922 miles
- Test number
- 684098958225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass357,702 miles (+4,533)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 357,702 miles
- Test number
- 978656514302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass353,169 miles (+2,394)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 353,169 miles
- Test number
- 505564435155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass350,775 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 350,775 miles
- Test number
- 858204601855
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside battery tray corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail350,775 miles (+2,015)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 350,775 miles
- Test number
- 167587547899
- MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside battery tray corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass348,760 miles (+2,616)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 348,760 miles
- Test number
- 145415004464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass346,144 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 346,144 miles
- Test number
- 764883521194
- AdvisoryNearside battery tray corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard warning lamp switch damaged but still working
Fail346,137 miles (+6,139)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 346,137 miles
- Test number
- 575238087065
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside battery tray corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard warning lamp switch damaged but still working
Pass339,998 miles (+5,657)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 339,998 miles
- Test number
- 826887682942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass334,341 miles (+8,521)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 334,341 miles
- Test number
- 821753110444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass325,820 miles (+9,954)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 325,820 miles
- Test number
- 251149546597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass315,866 miles (+8,595)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 315,866 miles
- Test number
- 184452366588
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass307,271 miles (+12,076)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 307,271 miles
- Test number
- 888564815012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass295,195 miles (+91)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 295,195 miles
- Test number
- 285768983260
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteExhaust mount and tail pipe missing but still supported
Fail295,104 miles (+4,125)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,104 miles
- Test number
- 606467583236
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteExhaust mount and tail pipe missing but still supported
Pass290,979 miles (+927)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 290,979 miles
- Test number
- 896881392217
- NoteBoth rear brake back plates corroded
- NoteSlight wear in offside front wheel bearing
- NoteSurface corrosion on chassis at rear of vehicle
Pass290,052 miles (+2,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 290,052 miles
- Test number
- 288918802118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass288,007 miles (+4,285)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 288,007 miles
- Test number
- 188818591407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass283,722 miles (+4,129)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 283,722 miles
- Test number
- 254478690041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass279,593 miles (+1,467)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 279,593 miles
- Test number
- 632967589025
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear chassis and rear crossmember signs of corrosion
- NoteRear propshaft rear u/j worn
Pass278,126 miles (+2,162)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 278,126 miles
- Test number
- 624375598054
- NoteSome corrosion around rear cross member
Pass275,964 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 275,964 miles
- Test number
- 401993507143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail275,964 miles (+2,954)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,964 miles
- Test number
- 243110107142
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass273,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 273,010 miles
- Test number
- 771830816124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail273,010 miles9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,010 miles
- Test number
- 261203896067
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear o/s door catch dosent latch over
Questions about L7 TKG
- Does L7 TKG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 TKG is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 TKG?
- The MOT on L7 TKG is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 TKG done?
- L7 TKG was recorded at 374,129 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,091 miles a year.
- Has L7 TKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 TKG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 TKG 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 TKG find?
- L7 TKG passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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