Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
MK 7198MOT history
MK 7198 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 99,310 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MK 7198
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MK 7198 was last recorded at 99,310 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,492 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,818 miles
- Average per year
- 4,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,310 miles
- 2025 – 97,492 miles
- 2024 – 95,669 miles
- 2023 – 94,396 miles
- 2022 – 93,292 miles
- 2021 – 93,005 miles
- 2020 – 90,542 miles
- 2019 – 88,340 miles
- 2018 – 85,671 miles
- 2017 – 83,469 miles
- 2016 – 80,326 miles
- 2015 – 74,981 miles
- 2014 – 68,208 miles
- 2013 – 66,897 miles
- 2012 – 61,183 miles
- 2011 – 49,963 miles
- 2010 – 38,039 miles
- 2009 – 33,101 miles
- 2008 – 27,097 miles
- 2007 – 19,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,310 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads coming down
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Hand brake warning light faulty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Fuel filter housing and filter damp with diesel but not leaking yet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,310 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 99,310 miles
- Test number
- 967468997663
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads coming down
Pass97,492 miles (+1,823)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 97,492 miles
- Test number
- 738898328938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,669 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 95,669 miles
- Test number
- 393069057444
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass94,396 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 94,396 miles
- Test number
- 661645968579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,395 miles (+1,103)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,395 miles
- Test number
- 903581121305
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,292 miles (+287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 93,292 miles
- Test number
- 917714026076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,005 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 93,005 miles
- Test number
- 815544074842
- AdvisoryHand brake warning light faulty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filter housing and filter damp with diesel but not leaking yet
Fail93,005 miles (+2,463)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,005 miles
- Test number
- 531727732289
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt onto anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake warning light faulty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filter housing and filter damp with diesel but not leaking yet
Pass90,542 miles (+2,202)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 90,542 miles
- Test number
- 874580374424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,340 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,340 miles
- Test number
- 387494633737
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,671 miles (+2,202)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,671 miles
- Test number
- 549164223727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryBrake efficiency on foot brake just met requirments
Pass83,469 miles (+3,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,469 miles
- Test number
- 604634107614
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,326 miles (+5,345)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,326 miles
- Test number
- 672778740817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,981 miles (+6,773)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,981 miles
- Test number
- 986221625175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,208 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 68,208 miles
- Test number
- 119512724163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,897 miles (+5,714)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 66,897 miles
- Test number
- 218182603498
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteN/s/r drop link worn
Pass61,183 miles (+11,220)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 61,183 miles
- Test number
- 159628112164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,963 miles (+11,924)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,963 miles
- Test number
- 206262511498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,039 miles (+4,938)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,039 miles
- Test number
- 962759590008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,101 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,101 miles
- Test number
- 991647899075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,097 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,097 miles
- Test number
- 190263948015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,097 miles (+7,438)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,097 miles
- Test number
- 632923948040
- FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteSuspension/steering modified uprated for off road use
Pass19,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,659 miles
- Test number
- 353338237007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MK 7198
- What vehicle is registration MK 7198 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MK 7198 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Dec 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does MK 7198 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MK 7198 is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MK 7198?
- The MOT on MK 7198 is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MK 7198 done?
- MK 7198 was recorded at 99,310 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
- Has MK 7198 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MK 7198 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on MK 7198 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 MK 7198 find?
- MK 7198 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner brake pads coming down.
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