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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L7 URVMOT history

L7 URV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Nov 1994. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

L7 URV blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
80,288 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 URV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 URV was last recorded at 80,288 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2014: 72,864 miles, lower than 380,748 miles on 8 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,080 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,288 miles
  • 2024 – 80,080 miles
  • 2023 – 79,754 miles
  • 2021 – 79,446 miles
  • 2020 – 79,067 miles
  • 2019 – 78,108 miles
  • 2018 – 77,395 miles
  • 2017 – 77,079 miles
  • 2016 – 76,248 miles
  • 2015 – 75,257 miles
  • 2014 – 72,864 miles
  • 2011 – 380,748 miles
  • 2010 – 375,877 miles
  • 2009 – 370,468 miles
  • 2008 – 364,755 miles
  • 2007 – 359,816 miles
  • 2006 – 354,107 miles
  • 2005 – 347,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SEAL SEEPING
  • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL SEAL HAS A SLIGHT LEAK
  • AdvisoryREAR SERVICE BRAKE LOW READING

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,288 miles (+208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,288 miles
    Test number
    534270865608
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT AXLE SEAL SEEPING
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL SEAL HAS A SLIGHT LEAK
    • AdvisoryREAR SERVICE BRAKE LOW READING

  2. Pass80,080 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,080 miles
    Test number
    170968165687
    • AdvisoryDRIVER FRONT TYRE SPLIT AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryREAR STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

  3. Pass79,754 miles (+308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    848338589336
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKES ARE GUMMED UP WITH MUD

  4. Pass79,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    557684282027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail79,446 miles (+379)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    834560745675
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still working as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass79,067 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    827217032794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,108 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    408536783967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,395 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    972475822985
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Pass77,079 miles (+831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,079 miles
    Test number
    706940250566
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Pass76,248 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,248 miles
    Test number
    714980382295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheels protruding the body

  11. Fail76,236 miles (+979)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    983170737227
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working when side lights are on, would suggest bulbs are in the wrong way around ? (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp slightly loose ?
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryTruck a bit dirty underneath

  12. Pass75,257 miles (+2,393)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,257 miles
    Test number
    179758075021
    • NoteN/s door handle
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  13. Pass72,864 miles (-307,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    826279364063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass380,748 miles (+4,871)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    380,748 miles
    Test number
    686622841331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear disc slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass375,877 miles (+5,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    375,877 miles
    Test number
    793594940369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass370,468 miles (+5,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    370,468 miles
    Test number
    421893049374
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass364,755 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    364,755 miles
    Test number
    492388138389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass359,816 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    359,816 miles
    Test number
    864919937329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass354,107 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    354,107 miles
    Test number
    973969136313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass347,332 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    347,332 miles
    Test number
    821369825312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAlternator light on at time of test suspect earth fault

Questions about L7 URV

Does L7 URV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 URV expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 URV?
The MOT on L7 URV expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 URV done?
L7 URV was recorded at 80,288 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
Has L7 URV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 URV has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 URV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 URV find?
L7 URV passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front and rear coil springs corroded; offside front axle seal seeping; rear diff oil seal has a slight leak, and 1 more.

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