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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

V7 GGRMOT history

V7 GGR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

V7 GGR black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
76,658 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 GGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 GGR was last recorded at 76,658 miles on 18 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,650 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,658 miles
  • 2024 – 70,452 miles
  • 2023 – 63,837 miles
  • 2022 – 56,480 miles
  • 2021 – 46,235 miles
  • 2020 – 42,956 miles
  • 2019 – 34,855 miles
  • 2018 – 25,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,658 miles
  • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,658 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    867156274798
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,650 miles (+6,198)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,650 miles
    Test number
    624758932015
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    173849682602
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail70,452 miles (+6,615)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    962505795309
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass63,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    443826135637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail63,837 miles (+7,357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,837 miles
    Test number
    143788242063
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,480 miles (+10,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    903019888974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass46,235 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    248483433508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,415 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,415 miles
    Test number
    792310663818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,956 miles (+8,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    532178273156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,855 miles (+8,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,855 miles
    Test number
    485052895352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. Pass25,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,966 miles
    Test number
    725846191757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 GGR

Does V7 GGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 GGR is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 GGR?
The MOT on V7 GGR is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 GGR done?
V7 GGR was recorded at 76,658 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,194 miles a year.
Has V7 GGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 GGR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 GGR 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 V7 GGR find?
V7 GGR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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