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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,500 cc

R720 ENFMOT history

R720 ENF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

R720 ENF green 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,186 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 ENF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 ENF was last recorded at 135,186 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,180 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,186 miles
  • 2024 – 133,443 miles
  • 2023 – 132,597 miles
  • 2022 – 130,619 miles
  • 2021 – 129,356 miles
  • 2020 – 127,459 miles
  • 2016 – 127,433 miles
  • 2015 – 124,932 miles
  • 2014 – 120,159 miles
  • 2013 – 117,827 miles
  • 2012 – 112,232 miles
  • 2011 – 107,187 miles
  • 2010 – 97,377 miles
  • 2009 – 89,311 miles
  • 2008 – 81,314 miles
  • 2007 – 75,639 miles
  • 2006 – 68,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,186 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,186 miles
    Test number
    888028185549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail135,180 miles (+1,737)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,180 miles
    Test number
    383738708416
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,443 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    161852793183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,424 miles (+827)4 dangerous11 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,424 miles
    Test number
    684216141159
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork drag bar shocker bush (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,597 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,597 miles
    Test number
    644649983830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,596 miles (+1,977)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,596 miles
    Test number
    429817318144
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,619 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,619 miles
    Test number
    605818935034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal

  8. Fail130,614 miles (+1,258)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,614 miles
    Test number
    943110288574
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in underseal

  9. Pass129,356 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,356 miles
    Test number
    734305632322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,459 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    410269387862
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  11. Pass127,433 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,433 miles
    Test number
    772585588748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail127,433 miles (+2,501)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,433 miles
    Test number
    179766052577
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass124,932 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    368024685163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail124,932 miles (+4,773)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,932 miles
    Test number
    939752285181
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass120,159 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    816807474179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail120,159 miles (+2,332)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,159 miles
    Test number
    237247774421
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass117,827 miles (+5,595)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,827 miles
    Test number
    706796183166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass112,232 miles (+5,045)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    327561392189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,187 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,187 miles
    Test number
    488305981172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,377 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    834049960195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail89,311 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    151340799111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass89,311 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    853040699169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,314 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    261578278424
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Pass81,314 miles (+5,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    861478278102
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  25. Pass75,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,639 miles
    Test number
    470910887154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,639 miles (+7,387)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,639 miles
    Test number
    931939677130
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  27. Pass68,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    233344176489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R720 ENF

Does R720 ENF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 ENF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R720 ENF?
The MOT on R720 ENF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 ENF done?
R720 ENF was recorded at 135,186 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,442 miles a year.
Has R720 ENF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 ENF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R720 ENF 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 R720 ENF find?
R720 ENF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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