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226 GRH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,246 mi
Last recorded121,246 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 GRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 121,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 121,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 119,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 113,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 103,839 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,784 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 96,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 90,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 90,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

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 tyre cracking in side wall

Fail 9 May 2016 85,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

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 tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 11 May 2015 78,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,254 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,698 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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226 GRH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 226 GRH, 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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226 GRH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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