LAND ROVER DEFENDER C7DOL has 32 MOTs

Has MOT
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This 1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,040 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 08:18.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C7DOL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JUNE 2026155,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Multiple Oil Leaks From The Engine, Gearbox, Transfer Box, Front Differential.
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Central Exhaust Silencer Hanger Broken Off. (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED30TH MAY 2025155,021 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Electrical Wiring Likely To Touch Hot Or Rotating Parts Sitting On The Rotating Swivel Hub. (4.11 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Marked With Chalk, Will Not Allow The Seatbelt To Be Clicked In. (7.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Multiple Oil Leaks From The Engine, Gearbox, Transfer Box, Front Differential.
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Chassis Has Multiple Corrosion Holes On The Bottom And Side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Chassis Corroded Through In Multiple Places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Sway Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Central Exhaust Silencer Hanger Broken Off. (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED29TH MAY 202428TH MAY 2025148,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low.
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Central To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Electrical Wiring Inadequately Secured (4.11 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH MAY 2024148,994 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Both Fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low.
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Central To Rear Brake Pipes Covered In Grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Electrical Wiring Inadequately Secured (4.11 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative Due To Headlamps Not Being Able To Be Switched On. (4.5.3 (a))
PASSED12TH MAY 202311TH MAY 2024143,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Osf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED11TH MAY 2023143,337 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush Missing (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Osf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED11TH MAY 202210TH MAY 2023135,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH APRIL 2022135,061 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Rear Cab Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Cab Mounting Out Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush Leading Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  16. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  19. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202120TH FEBRUARY 2022129,139 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt All Dust Covers Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202020TH FEBRUARY 2021124,527 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201920TH FEBRUARY 2020122,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2019122,577 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Fluid Leak Harmful To The Environment Or A Risk To Other Road Users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201820TH FEBRUARY 2019119,530 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2017119,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Performance On Just Met Required Limit. Both Foot Brake And Hand Brake
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Misting (1.7.5a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Out Rigger (6.1.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering Above Anti Roll Bar Mounting (6.1.a.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking Fuel Filter (7.2.3)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20169TH OCTOBER 2017118,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20159TH OCTOBER 2016115,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened Both (5.2.2a)
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 20149TH OCTOBER 2015113,342 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20139TH OCTOBER 2014112,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2013112,174 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Locking Device Insecure (3.5.1l)
  2. FAIL - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  9. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bushes Worn
  10. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Corroded
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 2013110,365 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2012110,365 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Tyres With Different Aspect Ratios Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Are Larger Than Rear.
FAILED10TH APRIL 2012109,762 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Centre 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 - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  7. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  8. FAIL - Offside Steering System Has A Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (2.2.d.2a)
  9. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.2.d.2a)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  14. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  15. USER ENTERED - N/s Door Damaged
  16. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  17. USER ENTERED - Wipers Deteriorated Slightly
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201119TH SEPTEMBER 2012103,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201019TH SEPTEMBER 201195,988 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Worn
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 201095,977 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  11. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Worn
  12. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200912TH SEPTEMBER 201082,043 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s & N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s & N/s Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 200812TH SEPTEMBER 200975,919 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Front Propshaft Rear Joint
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 200766,896 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200712TH SEPTEMBER 200866,896 MI
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 200766,778 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Worn Low
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20065TH SEPTEMBER 200762,987 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20055TH SEPTEMBER 200658,488 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C7DOL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

C7DOL MOT Comments

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C7DOL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,040 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,963 miles

C7DOL FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration C7DOL was manufactured on Friday 29th October 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 155,040 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,963 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C7DOL has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 88 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 20 Major, 3 Dangerous and 26 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 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C7DOL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 C7DOL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C7DOL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 1st May 2026 C7DOL does have Tax. Read more

When does C7DOL Tax expire?

The current Tax for C7DOL will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. 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 C7DOL MOT expire?

The current MOT for C7DOL will expire in 1 month on Tuesday 2nd June 2026. Read more

When did C7DOL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C7DOL was on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 at 08:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C7DOL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for C7DOL we can see 20 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 C7DOL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for C7DOL we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C7DOL?

C7DOL is registered as a 1999 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has C7DOL done?

The odometer reading for C7DOL at the last MOT in June 2025 was 155,040 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 5,963 miles per year. Read more

How old is C7DOL?

The vehicle C7DOL was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th October 1999. Read more

What colour is C7DOL?

The official colour of C7DOL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does C7DOL have?

C7DOL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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