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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T7 XSFMOT history

T7 XSF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 131,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,660 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 XSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 XSF was last recorded at 131,660 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,615 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,045 miles
Average per year
4,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,660 miles
  • 2025 – 126,615 miles
  • 2022 – 125,527 miles
  • 2021 – 120,531 miles
  • 2020 – 116,890 miles
  • 2019 – 112,029 miles
  • 2018 – 105,595 miles
  • 2017 – 93,416 miles
  • 2016 – 87,086 miles
  • 2015 – 80,650 miles
  • 2014 – 73,975 miles
  • 2013 – 67,132 miles
  • 2012 – 60,459 miles
  • 2010 – 54,056 miles
  • 2009 – 40,636 miles
  • 2007 – 36,405 miles
  • 2006 – 36,341 miles
  • 2005 – 30,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,660 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,660 miles (+5,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    478984913603
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,615 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    777793547583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail126,603 miles (+1,076)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,603 miles
    Test number
    458947918292
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe plus adequately supported (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass125,527 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    677491301235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,490 miles (+4,959)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,490 miles
    Test number
    152907852409
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass120,531 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,531 miles
    Test number
    456573504221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,290 miles (+3,400)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,290 miles
    Test number
    850603183101
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,890 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    711951897996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,886 miles (+4,857)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    734824775450
    • DangerousNearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired midle (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front caliper bolt damaged but not met fail criteria

  10. Pass112,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    462822142955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,029 miles (+6,434)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,029 miles
    Test number
    728098615358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  12. Pass105,595 miles (+5,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    901439595124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

  13. Pass99,728 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    729296762813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail99,713 miles (+6,297)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    375108496146
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass93,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    831322639737
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

  16. Fail93,416 miles (+6,330)1 dangerous12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    357110245833
    • DangerousNo warning light illuminate on the dash display
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish in tread pattern
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass87,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    201727302169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail87,086 miles (+6,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    648446510110
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass80,650 miles (+6,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    456236615008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass73,975 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    129786514058
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s/f hub leaking oil

  21. Fail73,970 miles (+6,838)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    198134014070
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteN/s/f hub leaking oil

  22. Pass67,132 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    185735813496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    839284712068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,459 miles (+6,403)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,459 miles
    Test number
    287991512019
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  25. Pass54,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,056 miles
    Test number
    380847450362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,056 miles (+5,061)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,056 miles
    Test number
    101125450371
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass48,995 miles (+8,359)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,995 miles
    Test number
    652625000086
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering o/s drop link end gaitor insecure

  28. Pass40,636 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    462594719050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,405 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,405 miles
    Test number
    152374837206
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass36,341 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,341 miles
    Test number
    642132746315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail36,081 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    723126066124
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSeat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted. Strongly advise replaced
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe badly deteriorated at flange. Strongly advise replaced
    • NoteRear service brake has a 30% imbalance.
    • NoteSteering damper bush has movement

  32. Pass30,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,057 miles
    Test number
    233241675140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T7 XSF

Does T7 XSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 XSF is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 XSF?
The MOT on T7 XSF is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 XSF done?
T7 XSF was recorded at 131,660 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,837 miles a year.
Has T7 XSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 XSF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T7 XSF 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 XSF find?
T7 XSF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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