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66 EM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,111 mi
Last recorded38,111 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 EM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

hand-brake travel high

Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,249 miles

Undertrays fitted time of test.

Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 30,749 miles

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

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))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,706 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 20,706 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,212 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2018 19,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 16,267 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 14,780 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,247 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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66 EM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 66 EM, 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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What year was 66 EM registered?

66 EM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is 66 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 66 EM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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