LAND ROVER DEFENDER L7JFC has 31 MOTs

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This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,891 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 08:04.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 9th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

L7JFC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JULY 202798,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal In Poor Condition
FAILED23RD JUNE 202698,891 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal In Poor Condition
  6. MAJOR - Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
PASSED3RD JULY 20259TH JULY 202697,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED3RD JULY 202597,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - All Direction Indicators Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 20249TH JULY 202597,383 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Direction Indicator Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD JULY 202497,383 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Vehicle Structure Fractured Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. MINOR - Direction Indicator Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (4.4.4 (a))
PASSED10TH JULY 20239TH JULY 202495,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED30TH JUNE 202395,779 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. PRS - Fuel Pipe Leaking Excessively Or A Risk Of Fire Leak Of Pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH JUNE 202214TH JUNE 202394,746 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH JUNE 202294,744 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH JUNE 202114TH JUNE 202293,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202014TH JUNE 202191,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All 4 Tyres Are Starting To Crack
  2. ADVISORY - Near Side Rear And Both Front Wheel Bearings Have Slight Play
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Seep
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Repaired To A Poor Standard
  5. ADVISORY - Near Side Front Hub Seal Has Slight Seep
PASSED19TH JUNE 201918TH DECEMBER 202086,273 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 20162ND DECEMBER 201785,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Seal Slight Misting Of Oil
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Cross Member (6.6.6)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion Nearside And Offside Chassis To Rear Cross Member (6.1.b.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Nearside And Offside Front Bushes (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Nearside And Offside And Offside Rear (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Nearside And Offside (1.7.5a)
  9. ADVISORY - All Tyres Perishing In Tread Grooves
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20152ND DECEMBER 201684,748 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Front Bush For Play
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Trail Arm Bush Slightly Split (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Coil Springs Corroding
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  9. ADVISORY - All Tyres Cracking
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Cross Member And Rear Chassis For Corrosion Development
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 201584,696 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Front Bush For Play
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Trail Arm Bush Slightly Split (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Coil Springs Corroding
  11. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  12. ADVISORY - All Tyres Cracking
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20142ND DECEMBER 201583,258 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Chassis And Rear Cross Member For Corrosion Development\Slight Play Detected In Steering System\Wiring In Engine Bay In Poor Condition\Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded\
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front And Osr Coil Springs Corroding\All Tyres Perishing\Osr Shockabsorber Bushes Splitting And Perishing\Steering Damper Bushes For Play And Ageing\
  3. USER ENTERED - Body Anchorages For Slight Corrosion Development\Oil Leaks
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 201483,258 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electrical Wiring Deteriorated And Bare Wires Exposed (1.9.2c)
  2. FAIL - Electrical Wiring Damaged, Likely To Cause A Short (1.9.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Chassis And Rear Cross Member For Corrosion Development\Slight Play Detected In Steering System\Wiring In Engine Bay In Poor Condition\Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded\
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front And Osr Coil Springs Corroding\All Tyres Perishing\Osr Shockabsorber Bushes Splitting And Perishing\Steering Damper Bushes For Play And Ageing\
  6. USER ENTERED - Body Anchorages For Slight Corrosion Development\Oil Leaks
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 201327TH NOVEMBER 201481,982 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Injuries In Windscreen\Clutch Peddle Rubber Deteriorated\Front And Osr Coil Springs Corroding\Slight Play In Front Steering And Suspension Joints\
  2. USER ENTERED - Osf Track Rod End Ball Joint Seal Slightly Deteriorated\
  3. USER ENTERED - Heavy Corrosion Development In Osf Of Chassis Behind Out Rigger Rear Cross Member And Centre Of Chassis Out Riggers And Tow Bar Anchorage Area
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 201381,929 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Trailer Electrical Socket Damaged So That Lead Cannot Be Securely Connected (1.9.3b)
  3. FAIL - Trailer Electrical Socket Deteriorated So That Lead Cannot Be Securely Connected (1.9.3b)
  4. FAIL - Trailer Electrical Socket (13 Pin) Not Operating The Trailer Lamps As Intended (1.9.4)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  7. USER ENTERED - Injuries In Windscreen\Clutch Peddle Rubber Deteriorated\Front And Osr Coil Springs Corroding\Slight Play In Front Steering And Suspension Joints\
  8. USER ENTERED - Osf Track Rod End Ball Joint Seal Slightly Deteriorated\
  9. USER ENTERED - Heavy Corrosion Development In Osf Of Chassis Behind Out Rigger Rear Cross Member And Centre Of Chassis Out Riggers And Tow Bar Anchorage Area
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 201227TH NOVEMBER 201380,331 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak\Steering Box Has A Misting Of Oil\All Brake Discs Slightlt Corroded And Worn\Corrosion Development In Rear Cross Member\Front Steering Ball Joint Seals Perishing\Brakr Pipes Slightly Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Only X1 Spring Fitted For Retest But Vehicle Not Listing
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201280,292 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak\Steering Box Has A Misting Of Oil\All Brake Discs Slightlt Corroded And Worn\Corrosion Development In Rear Cross Member\Front Steering Ball Joint Seals Perishing\Brakr Pipes Slightly Corroded
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 201127TH NOVEMBER 201278,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Damper Bushes
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Box Drop Arm Ball Joint
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Slight Damage To Sidewall
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 201027TH NOVEMBER 201176,748 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200927TH NOVEMBER 201075,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Outer Track Rod End Joint Cover Split/missing
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200827TH NOVEMBER 200974,491 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 200719TH OCTOBER 200870,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 200770,638 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200619TH OCTOBER 200767,108 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 200667,105 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200525TH SEPTEMBER 200661,498 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L7JFC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

L7JFC MOT Comments

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L7JFC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,891 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,296 miles

L7JFC FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L7JFC was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 98,891 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,296 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L7JFC has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 78 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 22 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 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does L7JFC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 L7JFC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L7JFC Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 L7JFC does have Tax. Read more

When does L7JFC Tax expire?

The current Tax for L7JFC will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 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 L7JFC MOT expire?

The current MOT for L7JFC will expire in 10 months on Friday 9th July 2027. Read more

When did L7JFC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L7JFC was on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 08:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L7JFC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L7JFC 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 L7JFC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for L7JFC we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L7JFC?

L7JFC is registered as a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L7JFC done?

The odometer reading for L7JFC at the last MOT in June 2026 was 98,891 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 3,296 miles per year. Read more

How old is L7JFC?

The vehicle L7JFC was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Monday 8th July 1996. Read more

What colour is L7JFC?

The official colour of L7JFC is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L7JFC have?

L7JFC has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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