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38 HTF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,872 mi
Last recorded149,872 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration38 HTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 149,872 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

fuel cap slightly faulty

slight oil leak gearbox

steering column joint slight play under bonnet

steering drop arm ball joint rubber perished

Fail 19 May 2025 149,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements also activates other light and horn when operated (4.2.2 (a))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn under bonnet U/J joint (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap sealing but incomplete

oil leak gearbox

steering drop arm rubber perished and split

Pass 21 May 2024 147,832 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR CROSS MEMBER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 May 2023 141,461 miles

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 136,107 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn control insecure (sticking) (7.7 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,526 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front half (1.1.11 (c))

Horn control insecure AND STICKING ON (7.7 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 130,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear front half (1.1.11 (c))

Horn control insecure AND STICKING ON (7.7 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,215 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,129 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 119,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,439 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 111,439 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at axel connection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,387 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,607 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,746 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,935 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken

Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,617 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 40,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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38 HTF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 38 HTF, 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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38 HTF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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