Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T7 AVSMOT history

T7 AVS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2025
Mileage
111,627 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T7 AVS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T7 AVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T7 AVS was last recorded at 111,627 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2015: 99,032 miles, lower than 945,701 miles on 31 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,336 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,627 miles
  • 2024 – 111,336 miles
  • 2023 – 111,203 miles
  • 2022 – 110,009 miles
  • 2019 – 107,135 miles
  • 2018 – 106,445 miles
  • 2017 – 104,887 miles
  • 2016 – 101,973 miles
  • 2015 – 99,080 miles
  • 2014 – 945,701 miles
  • 2013 – 88,277 miles
  • 2012 – 82,672 miles
  • 2011 – 72,819 miles
  • 2010 – 69,617 miles
  • 2008 – 59,171 miles
  • 2007 – 51,311 miles
  • 2006 – 43,373 miles
  • 2005 – 38,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,627 miles
  • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBody and chassis covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,627 miles (+291)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    891857740890
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody and chassis covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    942088001376
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear body mounts rusting
    • AdvisoryVechicle heavy undersealed

  3. Fail111,336 miles (+133)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    414196704633
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear body mounts rusting
    • AdvisoryVechicle heavy undersealed

  4. Pass111,203 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    820270722134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,195 miles (+1,186)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    254554449330
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,009 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,009 miles
    Test number
    361773607860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    267553986818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,135 miles (+690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,135 miles
    Test number
    160193793490
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,445 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    342708088464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,887 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,887 miles
    Test number
    413550214290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar D bush bolt broken, anti roll bar still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats stowed away
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Fail104,883 miles (+2,910)1 failure14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,883 miles
    Test number
    889504827726
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear anti roll bar D bush bolt broken, anti roll bar still secure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seats stowed away
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Pass101,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    250566745804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,973 miles (+2,893)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,973 miles
    Test number
    767934453592
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass99,080 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,080 miles
    Test number
    878474012997
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers are spitting

  15. Fail99,032 miles (-846,669)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    815433225232
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner brake pads unable to fully assess wear
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking, brakes not contaminated at present
    • NoteOffside front brake anti rattle shim appears to have moved advise investigation
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail945,701 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    945,701 miles
    Test number
    375152914263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking grease
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass945,701 miles (+857,424)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    945,701 miles
    Test number
    995432914211
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking grease
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass88,277 miles (+5,605)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    537661713256
    • NoteBonnet release cable needs attention
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass82,672 miles (+9,853)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,672 miles
    Test number
    558839812249
    • NoteSkight play on draglink from steering box
    • NoteTraces of diesel on fuel filter

  20. Pass72,819 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,819 miles
    Test number
    236782101219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,905 miles (+2,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,905 miles
    Test number
    558325571052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass69,617 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    431106490077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    891830888227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,166 miles (+7,855)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    110760988206
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass51,311 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    622364387267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,373 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    513662996229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    773933995294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 AVS

Does T7 AVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 AVS expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 AVS?
The MOT on T7 AVS expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 AVS done?
T7 AVS was recorded at 111,627 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has T7 AVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 AVS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 AVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 AVS find?
T7 AVS failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded; service brake efficiency below requirements; body and chassis covered in underseal, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T7A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.