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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

Y7 LROMOT history

Y7 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y7 LRO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,212 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
2 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 LRO was last recorded at 130,212 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,574 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
6,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,212 miles
  • 2025 – 128,574 miles
  • 2024 – 126,026 miles
  • 2023 – 123,621 miles
  • 2022 – 115,184 miles
  • 2021 – 108,609 miles
  • 2020 – 102,891 miles
  • 2019 – 95,751 miles
  • 2018 – 91,142 miles
  • 2017 – 86,523 miles
  • 2016 – 80,950 miles
  • 2015 – 73,018 miles
  • 2014 – 68,022 miles
  • 2013 – 59,988 miles
  • 2012 – 44,815 miles
  • 2011 – 34,644 miles
  • 2010 – 25,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,212 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper front axle spheras oil seal leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,212 miles (+1,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,212 miles
    Test number
    417479139869
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper front axle spheras oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking

  2. Pass128,574 miles (+2,548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,574 miles
    Test number
    218268829893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle spheras oil seals leaking
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking slightly

  3. Pass126,026 miles (+2,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,026 miles
    Test number
    156673116499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  4. Pass123,621 miles (+8,437)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,621 miles
    Test number
    628389628233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  5. Pass115,184 miles (+6,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    264649101687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,609 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,609 miles
    Test number
    174366925801
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail108,607 miles (+5,716)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,607 miles
    Test number
    691593994320
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,891 miles (+7,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    600866534295
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,751 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    425372926785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    891526642522
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  11. Fail91,142 miles (+4,619)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    172505804185
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  12. Pass86,523 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,523 miles
    Test number
    597702393461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,950 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    393811213131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    549758165008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,018 miles (+4,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,018 miles
    Test number
    188308365426
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass68,022 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    215826574026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,988 miles (+15,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,988 miles
    Test number
    409442073061
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass44,815 miles (+10,171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,815 miles
    Test number
    759522872005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,644 miles (+9,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    426804171067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,543 miles
    Test number
    194457870021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 LRO

Does Y7 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 LRO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 LRO?
The MOT on Y7 LRO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 LRO done?
Y7 LRO was recorded at 130,212 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,541 miles a year.
Has Y7 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 LRO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y7 LRO 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 Y7 LRO find?
Y7 LRO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central front upper power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; central front upper front axle spheras oil seal leaking, and 3 more.

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