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5 WRC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 89,939 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,625 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top A bar axel stabiliser ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s side steps corroded / weakened

rear suspension corroded but not weakened

Pass 29 Jun 2020 81,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,902 miles

rear cross member corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,012 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,453 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 39,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,888 miles

spare tyre has cut in sidewall deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Fail 30 Jun 2012 31,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,093 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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5 WRC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 WRC, 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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5 WRC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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