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Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V707 AVVMOT history

V707 AVV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V707 AVV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,467 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V707 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V707 AVV was last recorded at 110,467 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2020: 89,239 miles, lower than 93,394 miles on 18 Nov 2019.

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
110,465 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,467 miles
  • 2025 – 106,457 miles
  • 2024 – 106,452 miles
  • 2022 – 105,677 miles
  • 2021 – 101,514 miles
  • 2020 – 98,248 miles
  • 2019 – 93,394 miles
  • 2018 – 83,444 miles
  • 2017 – 79,079 miles
  • 2016 – 75,332 miles
  • 2015 – 73,582 miles
  • 2014 – 70,848 miles
  • 2013 – 68,266 miles
  • 2012 – 66,005 miles
  • 2011 – 63,616 miles
  • 2010 – 60,467 miles
  • 2009 – 54,890 miles
  • 2008 – 50,499 miles
  • 2007 – 46,074 miles
  • 2006 – 40,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,467 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    245028229121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail110,465 miles (+4,008)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,465 miles
    Test number
    752488632553
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass106,457 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    339616939513
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail106,457 miles (+5)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    910601151983
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock bushes fitted incorrectly front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront wheel nuts fitted backwards

  5. Pass106,452 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    751177115410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,677 miles (+4,163)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    348896364094
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,514 miles (+3,266)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,514 miles
    Test number
    680525776112
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,248 miles (+9,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    331817366886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail89,239 miles (-4,155)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,239 miles
    Test number
    923339888935
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,394 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,394 miles
    Test number
    823627219259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,444 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,444 miles
    Test number
    230730167502
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass79,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    607254465010
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail79,079 miles (+3,747)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    435127815819
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass75,332 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    471282099770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass73,582 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    716310345042
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass70,848 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    307456334069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,266 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    195339223467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiesel smell ,but leaks found
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Fail68,266 miles (+2,261)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,266 miles
    Test number
    126759323439
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDiesel smell ,but leaks found

  19. Pass66,005 miles (+2,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    787297822028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,616 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,616 miles
    Test number
    389994021047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,467 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    310452820069
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass60,467 miles (+5,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    421432420040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass54,890 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    791165019070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,499 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    242050518096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,074 miles (+5,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    572482937030
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

  26. Pass40,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,895 miles
    Test number
    474168036098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V707 AVV

Does V707 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V707 AVV is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V707 AVV?
The MOT on V707 AVV is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V707 AVV done?
V707 AVV was recorded at 110,467 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,377 miles a year.
Has V707 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V707 AVV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V707 AVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V707 AVV find?
V707 AVV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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