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100 SPL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,449 mi
Last recorded101,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 SPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,782 miles

Both front swivel housings worn and leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter housing damaged but filter still secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 97,782 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Both front swivel housings worn and leaking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filter housing damaged but filter still secure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Filter Mount Broken (Filter Secure)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,819 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

fuel filter retaining bracket snapped

Pass 7 Nov 2019 93,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All solid pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,379 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear shock bottom bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

oil probe not working vehicle tested at normal operating temp

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 76,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear prop rear u/j slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,898 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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100 SPL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 SPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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100 SPL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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