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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

V7 VHOMOT history

V7 VHO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

V7 VHO black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,802 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 VHO was last recorded at 127,802 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,863 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,939 miles
Average per year
5,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,802 miles
  • 2025 – 125,863 miles
  • 2024 – 123,909 miles
  • 2023 – 121,254 miles
  • 2022 – 118,043 miles
  • 2021 – 114,595 miles
  • 2020 – 114,402 miles
  • 2019 – 112,051 miles
  • 2018 – 110,849 miles
  • 2017 – 106,732 miles
  • 2016 – 103,607 miles
  • 2015 – 99,897 miles
  • 2014 – 91,224 miles
  • 2013 – 73,680 miles
  • 2012 – 63,185 miles
  • 2011 – 36,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,802 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,802 miles (+1,939)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,802 miles
    Test number
    285523948949
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion

  2. Pass125,863 miles (+1,954)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,863 miles
    Test number
    259598248844
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from inner hub seals

  3. Pass123,909 miles (+2,655)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,909 miles
    Test number
    472358402339
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight leak from both front inner hub seals
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass121,254 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,254 miles
    Test number
    618114653043
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,043 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    650697962233
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion and suspension corrosion

  6. Pass114,595 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,595 miles
    Test number
    496679770531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,402 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    960147752515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,051 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    860090750096
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  9. Fail112,051 miles (+1,202)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    332084552284
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  10. Pass110,849 miles (+4,117)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    877102223741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,732 miles (+3,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,732 miles
    Test number
    779693750520
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass103,607 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,607 miles
    Test number
    105267681086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    237347825117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,897 miles (+8,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    509597525177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass91,224 miles (+17,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    149477544199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,680 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    225479493043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,185 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    496197392002
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass63,185 miles (+26,795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    899447192018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,390 miles
    Test number
    808630711008
    • NoteRear diff oil seal leaking

Questions about V7 VHO

Does V7 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VHO is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 VHO?
The MOT on V7 VHO is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 VHO done?
V7 VHO was recorded at 127,802 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,858 miles a year.
Has V7 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 VHO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V7 VHO 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 VHO find?
V7 VHO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff; front steering box has seepage, and 2 more.

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