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66 XGA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 XGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 104,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,804 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 93,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 88,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 85,491 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 83,266 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 78,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,942 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 34,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,721 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 19,985 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 XGA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

66 XGA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is 66 XGA safe to buy?

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