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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,400 cc

T7 RUKMOT history

T7 RUK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
170,813 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 RUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 RUK was last recorded at 170,813 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 1,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,501 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,312 miles
Average per year
8,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,813 miles
  • 2024 – 169,501 miles
  • 2023 – 167,217 miles
  • 2022 – 165,266 miles
  • 2020 – 163,503 miles
  • 2019 – 162,872 miles
  • 2018 – 161,350 miles
  • 2017 – 150,159 miles
  • 2016 – 148,772 miles
  • 2015 – 125,717 miles
  • 2014 – 102,638 miles
  • 2013 – 92,013 miles
  • 2012 – 82,040 miles
  • 2011 – 71,923 miles
  • 2010 – 40,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,813 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,813 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,813 miles
    Test number
    216532644014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,501 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,501 miles
    Test number
    345758633901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,217 miles (+1,951)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,217 miles
    Test number
    830498506210
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass165,266 miles (+1,763)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,266 miles
    Test number
    483137350260
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass163,503 miles (+631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    163,503 miles
    Test number
    889137410722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel near limit
    • AdvisorySteering column uj worn

  6. Pass162,872 miles (+1,522)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,872 miles
    Test number
    613748312214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle lighting and suspension modified

  7. Pass161,350 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    161,350 miles
    Test number
    913974885747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,159 miles (+1,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,159 miles
    Test number
    833171274259
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass148,772 miles (+23,055)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,772 miles
    Test number
    901133576054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn

  10. Pass125,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,717 miles
    Test number
    968864385188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail125,717 miles (+23,079)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,717 miles
    Test number
    517402285147
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass102,638 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,638 miles
    Test number
    866288394192
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront exhuast support bracket bolts missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering shaft upper UJ worn

  13. Fail102,637 miles (+10,624)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,637 miles
    Test number
    925508394122
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront exhuast support bracket bolts missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering shaft upper UJ worn

  14. Pass92,013 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,013 miles
    Test number
    699916203230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,040 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    356847002287
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHazard Warning Switch Working But Incomplete

  16. Fail82,040 miles (+10,117)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    496997702229
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteHazard Warning Switch Working But Incomplete

  17. Pass71,923 miles (+31,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    166622801299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    273732680130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 RUK

Does T7 RUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 RUK is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 RUK?
The MOT on T7 RUK is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 RUK done?
T7 RUK was recorded at 170,813 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 8,534 miles a year.
Has T7 RUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 RUK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T7 RUK 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 RUK find?
T7 RUK passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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