VUC7 - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: Not validGB
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The Land Rover Defender, often simply referred to as the Defender, is an iconic British off-road vehicle renowned for its rugged durability and exceptional capability. Manufactured by Land Rover, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1948, the Defender has become a symbol of adventure and resilience. Introduced in 1983 and continuously evolved, the latest models feature advanced technology, robust chassis construction, and impressive off-road specifications. Its distinctive design combines utilitarian strength with modern refinement, making it a favourite among explorers and professionals alike. With a reputation built on reliability and versatility, the Land Rover Defender remains a standout choice for those seeking a capable and enduring vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
A 1991 Land Rover Defender (registration VUC7), first registered in May 1991, finished in grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. The vehicle has a recorded mileage of 193,532 miles and is currently taxed. The latest MOT was conducted on 7 May 2024, with expiry on 10 May 2025. The MOT is valid, with an advisory noting an oil leak that is not considered excessive. The vehicle's exterior is grey, and it features a diesel engine. No CO2 emissions data is available. The MOT test identified no major mechanical issues, aside from the advisory. The vehicle's current MOT status is valid until May 2025.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,532 mi
Expires: 10 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 193,532 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 03 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 192,769 mi
Expires: 10 May 2024
Passed - 29 April 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 191,873 mi
Expires: 10 May 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch under front wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 11 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 191,066 mi
Expires: 10 May 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory slight corrosion to o/s rear subframe
Failed - 11 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 191,064 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Advisory slight corrosion to o/s rear subframe
Passed - 11 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,972 mi
Expires: 10 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer chassis corroded behind outrigger
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 30 October 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,970 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both bulbs fitted wrong way round (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens discolored (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Major Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor beneath seat x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Wipers not checked properly due to washers not working
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Outer chassis corroded behind outrigger
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
- Advisory Nearside Front floor corroded but outside a prescribed area
Passed - 31 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,677 mi
Expires: 30 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s outriggers (6.1.B.2)
Failed - 17 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,677 mi
Major Defects:
- Major All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Front Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s outriggers (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 10 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,676 mi
Expires: 09 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Failed - 03 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,676 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Passed - 15 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,603 mi
Expires: 14 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 09 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 189,236 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Major Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 14 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,571 mi
Expires: 13 June 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 13 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 178,571 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Major Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 23 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,353 mi
Expires: 22 May 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Failed - 19 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,353 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Major Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passed - 21 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,024 mi
Expires: 20 May 2011
Failed - 18 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,024 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Major Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Major Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Major Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Passed - 17 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,834 mi
Expires: 16 March 2010
Passed - 03 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,015 mi
Expires: 02 August 2008
Failed - 28 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,986 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed - 03 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,301 mi
Expires: 02 August 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 11 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,219 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 June 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,857 mi
Expires: 22 June 2006
Failed - 20 June 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,857 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for VUC7?
The MOT expires on 10 May 2025.
What is the tax status of VUC7?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of VUC7?
This is a 1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Grey. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of VUC7?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.