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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V7 JYBMOT history

V7 JYB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

V7 JYB black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
59,008 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 JYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 JYB was last recorded at 59,008 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,995 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,008 miles
  • 2022 – 57,755 miles
  • 2021 – 56,276 miles
  • 2020 – 56,180 miles
  • 2019 – 54,787 miles
  • 2018 – 52,836 miles
  • 2017 – 51,201 miles
  • 2016 – 49,467 miles
  • 2015 – 47,356 miles
  • 2014 – 45,893 miles
  • 2013 – 44,648 miles
  • 2012 – 41,839 miles
  • 2011 – 38,767 miles
  • 2010 – 34,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking/grease
  • AdvisoryOil 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Chassis slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On drag link (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,008 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    807198853919
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking/grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,995 miles (+1,240)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    620757454631
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint housing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Bump stop damaged

  3. Pass57,755 miles (+70)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    814419155305
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame to axle boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub seal leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer steering bump stop damaged

  4. Fail57,685 miles (+1,409)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    317997190967
    • DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j differential (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork bolts loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking oil

  5. Pass56,276 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    466386381061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,246 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    166826073926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,180 miles (+1,393)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    866297638441
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass54,787 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    669051222784
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail54,772 miles (+1,936)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    351442090084
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,836 miles (+1,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,836 miles
    Test number
    857866896027
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass51,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    698650100694
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On drag link (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail51,201 miles (+1,734)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    177165885431
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On drag link (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass49,467 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,467 miles
    Test number
    101365235266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail49,463 miles (+2,107)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,463 miles
    Test number
    944953031868
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass47,356 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,356 miles
    Test number
    516035976675
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoiled

  16. Pass45,893 miles (+1,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,893 miles
    Test number
    765725484273
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  17. Fail44,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,648 miles
    Test number
    165616753228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass44,648 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,648 miles
    Test number
    277086353234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,839 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    595635152272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass41,839 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,839 miles
    Test number
    947555752249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,767 miles (+3,904)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    719510331259
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly scored/rusty
    • NoteDampness around top of fuel tank but no leaks at time of test

  22. Pass34,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,863 miles
    Test number
    501420250258
    • NoteDipstick incomplete

  23. Fail34,818 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    314950550491
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteDipstick incomplete

Questions about V7 JYB

Does V7 JYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V7 JYB expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V7 JYB?
The MOT on V7 JYB expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V7 JYB done?
V7 JYB was recorded at 59,008 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has V7 JYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 JYB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 JYB 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 JYB find?
V7 JYB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; offside front bump stop damaged; offside front hub seal leaking/grease, and 1 more.

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