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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T7 ECHMOT history

T7 ECH is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 31,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
31,949 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 ECH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 ECH was last recorded at 31,949 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,908 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,949 miles
  • 2024 – 31,908 miles
  • 2023 – 31,878 miles
  • 2022 – 31,840 miles
  • 2021 – 31,825 miles
  • 2020 – 31,701 miles
  • 2019 – 31,669 miles
  • 2018 – 30,671 miles
  • 2017 – 30,449 miles
  • 2016 – 30,432 miles
  • 2015 – 30,238 miles
  • 2014 – 29,731 miles
  • 2013 – 29,625 miles
  • 2012 – 29,330 miles
  • 2010 – 29,091 miles
  • 2009 – 26,300 miles
  • 2008 – 21,627 miles
  • 2006 – 16,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,949 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    178355569540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail31,948 miles (+40)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    378226398310
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned foremost knuckle bound (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass31,908 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    346754237292
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass31,878 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    31,878 miles
    Test number
    831383686518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,840 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    946303763986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,825 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    31,825 miles
    Test number
    746604989045
    • AdvisoryNearside exterior step corroded no sharp edges and not insecure at time of test
  7. Pass31,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    435878975534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail31,701 miles (+32)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    910571763735
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake inadequately mounted insecurely retained rubbing on body part (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass31,669 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    789650055524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront hub swivel joint seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail31,669 miles (+998)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,669 miles
    Test number
    719468530061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront hub swivel joint seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass30,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    756299577298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,671 miles (+222)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    712135061121
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure Both rear bolts missing (6.2.A.1)
  13. Pass30,449 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,449 miles
    Test number
    405972745326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,432 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,432 miles
    Test number
    408668165998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,238 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,238 miles
    Test number
    968307895021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    257696664076
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  17. Pass29,731 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    898516664009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,625 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,625 miles
    Test number
    555108913083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,330 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,330 miles
    Test number
    408443712074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,091 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    813075850371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,653 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,653 miles
    Test number
    131475510096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,300 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,300 miles
    Test number
    614757319061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,627 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,627 miles
    Test number
    142767108424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,811 miles
    Test number
    681862366383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 ECH

Does T7 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 ECH is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 ECH?
The MOT on T7 ECH is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 ECH done?
T7 ECH was recorded at 31,949 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 803 miles a year.
Has T7 ECH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 ECH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 ECH 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 T7 ECH find?
T7 ECH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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