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2 JXE

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,997 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust general condition /hangers and flanges corroded and poss weak

Front Both front axle steering knuckle damp not excessive

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box handbrake drum slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside Heavily Corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 102,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside Heavily Corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,657 miles

General condition of underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 102,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 101,927 miles

Middle to rear exhaust flange excess corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 101,916 miles

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

Middle to rear exhaust flange excess corroded

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,904 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,997 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,997 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,557 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front headlamp lense cracked

Offside front indicator lense faded slightly

Under trays and engine compartment covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2016 85,627 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front headlamp lense cracked

Offside front indicator lense faded slightly

Under trays and engine compartment covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,834 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,829 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 81,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 79,333 miles

Nearside headlight cracked.

Fail 15 May 2013 79,333 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside headlight cracked.

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,297 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,297 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear uj worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,250 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,114 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 47,896 miles

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

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

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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2 JXE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 2 JXE, 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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2 JXE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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