Land Rover Defender
Green and White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
STS 7MOT history
STS 7 is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 94,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 94,937 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- STS 7
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
STS 7 was last recorded at 94,937 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,690 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,247 miles
- Average per year
- 3,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,937 miles
- 2025 – 89,690 miles
- 2024 – 81,723 miles
- 2022 – 73,386 miles
- 2021 – 67,903 miles
- 2020 – 63,704 miles
- 2018 – 63,332 miles
- 2017 – 61,505 miles
- 2016 – 58,382 miles
- 2015 – 57,724 miles
- 2014 – 53,602 miles
- 2013 – 51,320 miles
- 2012 – 49,045 miles
- 2011 – 46,795 miles
- 2010 – 44,111 miles
- 2009 – 39,659 miles
- 2008 – 33,849 miles
- 2007 – 29,284 miles
- 2006 – 25,053 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,937 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central stop light not working.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear bump stop missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,937 miles (+5,247)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 94,937 miles
- Test number
- 246594138608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,690 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 89,690 miles
- Test number
- 506265212674
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral stop light not working.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ( Rear )
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail89,685 miles (+7,962)8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,685 miles
- Test number
- 714658441530
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral stop light not working.
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,723 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 81,723 miles
- Test number
- 318066731148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,719 miles (+8,333)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,719 miles
- Test number
- 371141718641
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,386 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,386 miles
- Test number
- 225484422195
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,386 miles (+5,483)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,386 miles
- Test number
- 494862174878
- MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted tyre touching arm (2.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis hold at rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass67,903 miles (+4,199)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 67,903 miles
- Test number
- 972054079821
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Differential (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass63,704 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 63,704 miles
- Test number
- 412559843117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,347 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 63,347 miles
- Test number
- 931089557395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,332 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 63,332 miles
- Test number
- 573487223911
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail63,332 miles (+1,827)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,332 miles
- Test number
- 612657816495
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass61,505 miles (+3,123)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 61,505 miles
- Test number
- 380026454532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 58,382 miles
- Test number
- 280628579951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,382 miles (+658)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,382 miles
- Test number
- 905806390183
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass57,724 miles (+109)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 57,724 miles
- Test number
- 546819145128
- NoteCorrosion under drivers windscreen
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteOffside fron tyre cracking on inside sidewall
Fail57,615 miles (+4,013)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,615 miles
- Test number
- 786680645198
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
- NoteCorrosion under drivers side window screen
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on inside sidewall
Pass53,602 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,602 miles
- Test number
- 228760544488
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteVarious body panels have corrosion
Fail53,662 miles (+2,342)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,662 miles
- Test number
- 855220844163
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteVarious body panels have corrosion
Fail51,320 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,320 miles
- Test number
- 306581243161
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass51,320 miles (+2,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,320 miles
- Test number
- 566541843147
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass49,045 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 148202832181
- NoteAll coil suspension springs have corroded areas
- NoteFront & rear number plates starting to deteriorate
- NoteO/s mirror glass starting to deteriorate
Fail49,045 miles (+2,250)1 failure2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,045 miles
- Test number
- 359620032169
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteAll coil suspension springs have corroded areas
- NoteFront & rear number plates starting to deteriorate
- NoteO/s mirror glass starting to deteriorate
Pass46,795 miles (+2,684)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 46,795 miles
- Test number
- 259976731450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,111 miles1 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,111 miles
- Test number
- 262232630440
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth n/s steps twisted
- NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess
- NoteN/s/f door latch feels a little sticky but is still working at this time.Check soon for safety replace if needed
- NoteO/s dip on min mark
- NoteRear number plate cracked but not yet to any fail criteria
Pass44,111 miles (+4,452)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2011
- Odometer
- 44,111 miles
- Test number
- 942922930136
- NoteBoth n/s steps twisted
- NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess
- NoteN/s/f door latch feels a little sticky but is still working at this time.Check soon for safety replace if needed
- NoteO/s dip on min mark
- NoteRear number plate cracked but not yet to any fail criteria
Pass39,659 miles (+5,810)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,659 miles
- Test number
- 553301949164
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront numberplate starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess
Pass33,849 miles (+4,565)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 33,849 miles
- Test number
- 690461848154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,284 miles (+4,231)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 29,284 miles
- Test number
- 254504747424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,053 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,053 miles
- Test number
- 962304046187
- NoteO/s outer door handle is a little loose but is still working at this time
Questions about STS 7
- What vehicle is registration STS 7 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show STS 7 on a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. 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 STS 7 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on STS 7 is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on STS 7?
- The MOT on STS 7 is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has STS 7 done?
- STS 7 was recorded at 94,937 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
- Has STS 7 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. STS 7 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on STS 7 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 STS 7 find?
- STS 7 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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