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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc

V7 TYSMOT history

V7 TYS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

V7 TYS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,222 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 TYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 TYS was last recorded at 146,222 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,303 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,919 miles
Average per year
9,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,222 miles
  • 2022 – 142,303 miles
  • 2021 – 132,338 miles
  • 2020 – 122,431 miles
  • 2019 – 112,911 miles
  • 2018 – 98,011 miles
  • 2017 – 85,825 miles
  • 2016 – 70,625 miles
  • 2015 – 55,540 miles
  • 2014 – 42,259 miles
  • 2013 – 31,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,222 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,222 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,222 miles
    Test number
    551507153756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,303 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,303 miles
    Test number
    845186286943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,338 miles (+14)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,338 miles
    Test number
    659953593420
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  4. Fail132,324 miles (+9,893)2 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,324 miles
    Test number
    796768768611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass122,431 miles (+9,520)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    400628960216
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  6. Pass112,911 miles (+484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    743256348020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door step insecure
  7. Fail112,427 miles (+14,416)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    257639383066
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door step insecure
  8. Pass98,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    197841541507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,011 miles (+12,186)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    113140743026
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass85,825 miles (+15,200)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    214462899704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass70,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    451824867160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail70,625 miles (+15,085)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    303764077285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass55,540 miles (+13,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    287897885466
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass42,259 miles (+10,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,259 miles
    Test number
    997261694100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail31,430 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,430 miles
    Test number
    149912993135
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass31,430 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,430 miles
    Test number
    899912093110
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about V7 TYS

Does V7 TYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 TYS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 TYS?
The MOT on V7 TYS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 TYS done?
V7 TYS was recorded at 146,222 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,260 miles a year.
Has V7 TYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 TYS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on V7 TYS 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 TYS find?
V7 TYS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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