
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S7 LROMOT history
S7 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 147,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 147,367 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 3,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S7 LRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S7 LRO was last recorded at 147,367 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,367 miles · 23 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,367 miles
- 2025 – 144,745 miles
- 2024 – 142,738 miles
- 2023 – 140,811 miles
- 2022 – 138,351 miles
- 2021 – 135,447 miles
- 2020 – 133,660 miles
- 2019 – 129,666 miles
- 2018 – 125,864 miles
- 2017 – 115,624 miles
- 2016 – 115,023 miles
- 2015 – 111,047 miles
- 2014 – 105,048 miles
- 2013 – 101,278 miles
- 2012 – 98,212 miles
- 2011 – 95,055 miles
- 2010 – 91,827 miles
- 2008 – 91,176 miles
- 2007 – 84,845 miles
- 2006 – 79,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNo reverse lightRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering dampener bushes wornRecorded 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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear fog lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,367 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 147,367 miles
- Test number
- 136858133949
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering dampener bushes worn
Fail147,367 miles (+2,622)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,367 miles
- Test number
- 544100285173
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear uj to diff (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside 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 Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- 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))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNo reverse light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering dampener bushes worn
Pass144,745 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 144,745 miles
- Test number
- 943777555800
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail144,743 miles (+2,005)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,743 miles
- Test number
- 607421678685
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting circular mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass142,738 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 142,738 miles
- Test number
- 191271489912
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,733 miles (+1,922)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,733 miles
- Test number
- 664816412239
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,811 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 140,811 miles
- Test number
- 198569731382
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail140,809 miles (+2,458)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,809 miles
- Test number
- 190912157173
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass138,351 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 138,351 miles
- Test number
- 440309700508
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail138,344 miles (+2,897)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,344 miles
- Test number
- 456224109692
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,447 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 135,447 miles
- Test number
- 257140883714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail135,442 miles (+1,782)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,442 miles
- Test number
- 677938135827
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass133,660 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 133,660 miles
- Test number
- 989737784772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,658 miles (+3,992)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,658 miles
- Test number
- 394735887035
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass129,666 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 129,666 miles
- Test number
- 597150271603
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
Fail129,664 miles (+3,800)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,664 miles
- Test number
- 973071328406
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
Pass125,864 miles (+1,010)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 125,864 miles
- Test number
- 318538106454
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged NSF and OSF (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail124,854 miles (+9,230)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,854 miles
- Test number
- 880242463399
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm forward bushes (4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged NSF and OSF (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass115,624 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 115,624 miles
- Test number
- 406410934199
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along offside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn
Fail115,614 miles (+591)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,614 miles
- Test number
- 210577411776
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear position lamp(s) not working nearside (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers (5.2.2a)
- FailureStop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember inner, outer and lower face (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe along offside rear chassis (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySteering damper mounting bush worn
Pass115,023 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 115,023 miles
- Test number
- 537415078521
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,003 miles (+3,956)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,003 miles
- Test number
- 825430595555
- FailureBall joint has excessive play ball joint at end of steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,047 miles (+152)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 111,047 miles
- Test number
- 136451925013
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteDamage to nearside rear
- NoteTail pipe (exhaust) corroded
- NoteVehicle is very dirty underneath
Fail110,895 miles (+5,847)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,895 miles
- Test number
- 166168405081
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteTail pipe (exhaust) corroded
- NoteVehicle is very dirty underneath
Pass105,048 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,048 miles
- Test number
- 889520314011
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail105,037 miles (+3,759)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,037 miles
- Test number
- 477157104064
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass101,278 miles1 advisory8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 101,278 miles
- Test number
- 178705563006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteClutch leaking into footwell
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight kerb damage
- NoteOffside front spot lamp inop
- NoteOffside step damaged and slightly loose
- NoteOuter front passenger seat base missing
Fail101,278 miles (+3,066)3 failures1 advisory9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,278 miles
- Test number
- 689344863083
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteClutch leaking into footwell
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight kerb damage
- NoteNearside wiper split
- NoteOffside front spot lamp inop
- NoteOffside step damaged and slightly loose
- NoteOuter front passenger seat base missing
Pass98,212 miles (+3,157)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 98,212 miles
- Test number
- 917209832087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,055 miles (+3,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 95,055 miles
- Test number
- 189271131430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,827 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 91,827 miles
- Test number
- 940386420071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 91,176 miles
- Test number
- 304619268494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,176 miles (+6,331)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,176 miles
- Test number
- 741179568291
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass84,845 miles (+5,290)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 84,845 miles
- Test number
- 390921567435
- NoteSlight play in both rear roll bar linkages
- NoteSlight play in both rear shock absorber upper bushes
Pass79,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 79,555 miles
- Test number
- 904860776298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S7 LRO
- Does S7 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 LRO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S7 LRO?
- The MOT on S7 LRO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S7 LRO done?
- S7 LRO was recorded at 147,367 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
- Has S7 LRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S7 LRO has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S7 LRO 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 LRO find?
- S7 LRO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: no reverse light; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, and 2 more.
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