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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

VG 7443MOT history

VG 7443 is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 250,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

VG 7443 white 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
250,806 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VG 7443
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VG 7443 was last recorded at 250,806 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,498 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
7,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,806 miles
  • 2025 – 248,498 miles
  • 2024 – 243,784 miles
  • 2023 – 239,648 miles
  • 2022 – 232,376 miles
  • 2021 – 224,907 miles
  • 2019 – 218,942 miles
  • 2018 – 209,836 miles
  • 2017 – 209,698 miles
  • 2016 – 200,176 miles
  • 2015 – 188,308 miles
  • 2014 – 174,488 miles
  • 2013 – 162,023 miles
  • 2012 – 145,777 miles
  • 2011 – 130,471 miles
  • 2010 – 125,087 miles
  • 2009 – 120,577 miles
  • 2008 – 117,174 miles
  • 2007 – 112,932 miles
  • 2006 – 106,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,806 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass250,806 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    250,806 miles
    Test number
    736712371814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass248,498 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    248,498 miles
    Test number
    324464713482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass243,784 miles (+4,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    243,784 miles
    Test number
    277467892716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass239,648 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    239,648 miles
    Test number
    872933040149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass232,376 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    232,376 miles
    Test number
    900921386105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass224,907 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,907 miles
    Test number
    965014068883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass218,942 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    218,942 miles
    Test number
    433912112596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,836 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    209,836 miles
    Test number
    128492550578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail209,698 miles (+9,522)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,698 miles
    Test number
    993691935101
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind front trailing arm on chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by Front trailing arm rear bush (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind trailing arm on chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind trailing arm on chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Behind Spring (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Wishbone on top of differential (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind rear Spring (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass200,176 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    200,176 miles
    Test number
    906404047321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail200,174 miles (+11,866)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,174 miles
    Test number
    881517133928
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass188,308 miles (+13,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    188,308 miles
    Test number
    812152310595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes feel slightly spongey

  13. Pass174,488 miles (+12,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    174,488 miles
    Test number
    386310584257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass162,023 miles (+16,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    162,023 miles
    Test number
    855800383220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass145,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    145,777 miles
    Test number
    387683482212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,777 miles (+15,306)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,777 miles
    Test number
    516012542257
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass130,471 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    845049391197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass125,087 miles (+4,510)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    125,087 miles
    Test number
    443265760104
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs - front and rear worn slightly O/S & N/S
    • NoteHub seal - O/S/F mist of grease
    • NoteOil leaks - turb area and gearbox

  19. Pass120,577 miles (+7)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,577 miles
    Test number
    861033079175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail120,570 miles (+3,396)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    823048969160
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass117,174 miles (+4,242)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,174 miles
    Test number
    660184068137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake fluid tested - PASS
    • NoteOil leak - dipstick area

  22. Pass112,932 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,932 miles
    Test number
    190125967107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,668 miles
    Test number
    274698156172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VG 7443

What vehicle is registration VG 7443 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VG 7443 on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VG 7443 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VG 7443 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VG 7443?
The MOT on VG 7443 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VG 7443 done?
VG 7443 was recorded at 250,806 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,302 miles a year.
Has VG 7443 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VG 7443 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on VG 7443 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 VG 7443 find?
VG 7443 passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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