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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

S7 LOTMOT history

S7 LOT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S7 LOT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,267 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 LOT was last recorded at 85,267 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,495 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,267 miles
  • 2025 – 84,495 miles
  • 2024 – 83,691 miles
  • 2023 – 83,120 miles
  • 2022 – 82,401 miles
  • 2021 – 81,614 miles
  • 2020 – 81,156 miles
  • 2019 – 80,829 miles
  • 2018 – 80,203 miles
  • 2017 – 79,267 miles
  • 2016 – 78,411 miles
  • 2015 – 63,700 miles
  • 2013 – 46,165 miles
  • 2012 – 38,411 miles
  • 2011 – 34,556 miles
  • 2010 – 26,163 miles
  • 2009 – 13,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,267 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    386070702557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass84,495 miles (+804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    989485211940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass83,691 miles (+571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    576791959819
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass83,120 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    185214908688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Fail83,112 miles (+711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    813313452299
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass82,401 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    783800070955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass81,614 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,614 miles
    Test number
    928975351816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,156 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    675316297424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,829 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    990108277108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,203 miles (+936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,203 miles
    Test number
    205670808372
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass79,267 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    167018588554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,411 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    692613750939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    800982287541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front diff pinion seal
  14. Fail76,148 miles (+12,448)5 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,148 miles
    Test number
    695341279116
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front diff pinion seal
  15. Pass63,700 miles (+17,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    225799845469
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass46,165 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    545876283190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  17. Pass38,411 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,411 miles
    Test number
    799138182109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    255715531336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,556 miles (+8,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    198734031305
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass26,163 miles (+12,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,163 miles
    Test number
    343643330333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,344 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,344 miles
    Test number
    463198939442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,119 miles
    Test number
    180393049032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 LOT

Does S7 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 LOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 LOT?
The MOT on S7 LOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 LOT done?
S7 LOT was recorded at 85,267 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has S7 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 LOT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S7 LOT 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 S7 LOT find?
S7 LOT passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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