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10 AJY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration10 AJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025
Pass 28 Jun 2023
Pass 7 Apr 2022
Pass 21 Sep 2020
Pass 20 Sep 2019
Pass 28 Aug 2018

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes slight wear, (hockey stick bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushes slight wear (hockey stick bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017
Pass 27 May 2014 72,241 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,241 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 70,567 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

poss prop bolts cut through half way?

Fail 13 May 2013 70,567 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

poss prop bolts cut through half way?

Fail 3 May 2012 58,692 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,692 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 46,505 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2010 36,628 miles

front & rear brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear seat belts not checked seats folded up

slight movement in rear shock lower bushes

Fail 5 May 2010 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear brake pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear seat belts not checked seats folded up

slight movement in rear shock lower bushes

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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10 AJY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 10 AJY, 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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What year was 10 AJY registered?

10 AJY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is 10 AJY safe to buy?

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