LAND ROVER DEFENDER A7FER has 14 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 9 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 72,324 miles 23 hours ago on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 15:32.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

A7FER MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202772,324 MI
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202526TH NOVEMBER 202668,847 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 202511TH MAY 202667,654 MI
FAILED1ST MAY 202567,546 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking Offside Rear Of Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED26TH APRIL 202427TH APRIL 202564,642 MI
FAILED26TH APRIL 202464,642 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working 380 Bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH APRIL 202327TH APRIL 202463,129 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201712TH JUNE 201863,097 MI
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20164TH FEBRUARY 201763,064 MI
FAILED28TH JANUARY 201663,062 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 201316TH DECEMBER 201460,602 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Various Brake Pipes Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak At Nearside Front Swivel Hub
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 201360,595 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Various Brake Pipes Corroded
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak At Nearside Front Swivel Hub
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201216TH DECEMBER 201354,240 MI
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201254,240 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  4. FAIL - Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A7FER Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

A7FER MOT Comments

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A7FER Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 72,324 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,444 miles

A7FER FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A7FER was manufactured on Friday 30th December 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 72,324 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,444 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A7FER has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 2 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does A7FER have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 3rd September 2026 A7FER does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A7FER Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 3rd September 2026 A7FER does have Tax. Read more

When does A7FER Tax expire?

The current Tax for A7FER will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A7FER MOT expire?

The current MOT for A7FER will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027. Read more

When did A7FER have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A7FER was on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 15:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A7FER Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for A7FER we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A7FER Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for A7FER we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A7FER?

A7FER is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A7FER done?

The odometer reading for A7FER at the last MOT in September 2026 was 72,324 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,444 miles per year. Read more

How old is A7FER?

The vehicle A7FER was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th December 2005. Read more

What colour is A7FER?

The official colour of A7FER is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does A7FER have?

A7FER has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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