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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T7 LUKMOT history

T7 LUK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
199,583 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 LUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T7 LUK was last recorded at 199,583 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,337 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,246 miles
Average per year
6,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,583 miles
  • 2025 – 194,337 miles
  • 2024 – 190,045 miles
  • 2023 – 185,127 miles
  • 2022 – 181,646 miles
  • 2021 – 178,227 miles
  • 2020 – 174,861 miles
  • 2019 – 170,725 miles
  • 2018 – 166,832 miles
  • 2017 – 163,281 miles
  • 2016 – 157,360 miles
  • 2015 – 150,782 miles
  • 2014 – 142,608 miles
  • 2013 – 131,862 miles
  • 2012 – 117,904 miles
  • 2011 – 111,028 miles
  • 2009 – 100,034 miles
  • 2008 – 81,369 miles
  • 2007 – 74,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,583 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded under outrigger
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper diff mounting/arm corroded

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.

  • Near side front metal brake pipe rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Off side front chassis outrigger rusted through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight noise from both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,583 miles (+5,246)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,583 miles
    Test number
    997345253917
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded under outrigger
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper diff mounting/arm corroded

  2. Pass194,337 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,337 miles
    Test number
    216689387923
    • AdvisoryNear side front metal brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOff side front chassis outrigger rusted through
    • AdvisorySlight noise from both front wheel bearings

  3. Fail194,333 miles (+4,288)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,333 miles
    Test number
    173537193061
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear spring turret area rusted through in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outside of off side front chassis rail area rusted through next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front metal brake pipe rusting
    • AdvisoryOff side front chassis outrigger rusted through
    • AdvisorySlight noise from both front wheel bearings

  4. Pass190,045 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,045 miles
    Test number
    442284696799
    • AdvisoryNumerous areas of underbody / chassis quite badly rusting

  5. Pass185,127 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,127 miles
    Test number
    324944156280
    • AdvisorySome mid chassis areas and mid outrigger areas rusting

  6. Pass181,646 miles (+3,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    181,646 miles
    Test number
    993274088370
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass178,227 miles (+3,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    178,227 miles
    Test number
    387734056656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals deteriorated

  8. Pass174,861 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,861 miles
    Test number
    133958956883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass170,725 miles (+3,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,725 miles
    Test number
    201572782112
    • AdvisoryMajority of suspension ball joint dust covers are perished.

  10. Pass166,832 miles (+3,551)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    616292110804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass163,281 miles (+5,921)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,281 miles
    Test number
    116938841805
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty

  12. Pass157,360 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,360 miles
    Test number
    903825889611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail157,333 miles (+6,551)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,333 miles
    Test number
    939561847156
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass150,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    445136036352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail150,782 miles (+8,174)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    861966141860
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,608 miles (+10,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,608 miles
    Test number
    328941134360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass131,862 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    257811693215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail129,561 miles (+11,657)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    336139763111
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass117,904 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    486324002166
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail117,904 miles (+6,876)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    806446892045
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail111,028 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    305964391084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass111,028 miles (+10,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    669754091050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass100,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    420956579223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail100,034 miles (+18,665)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,034 miles
    Test number
    931745979277
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass81,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    834241498083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,369 miles (+7,240)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,369 miles
    Test number
    832157988030
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass74,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    162725167083
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T7 LUK

Does T7 LUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 LUK expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 LUK?
The MOT on T7 LUK expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 LUK done?
T7 LUK was recorded at 199,583 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,405 miles a year.
Has T7 LUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 LUK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 LUK 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 LUK find?
T7 LUK failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 13 more.

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