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201 UXV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,791 mi
Last recorded27,791 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration201 UXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,791 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 27,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,576 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 27,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 27,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,918 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,962 miles

offside front hub/swivel joint leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2019 17,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 16,598 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 16,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 14,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 11,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,666 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 10,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 9,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,194 miles

Near side front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 8,194 miles

Near side front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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201 UXV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 201 UXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 201 UXV registered?

201 UXV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is 201 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 201 UXV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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