CarVerify

Free Car Check

670 BDV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,800 mi
Last recorded67,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration670 BDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug weeping on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 67,800 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug weeping on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Full of water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Full of water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,662 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer swivel hub seal leaking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input oil seal wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 63,661 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer swivel hub seal leaking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input oil seal wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 55,993 miles

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

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,742 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 54,742 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,078 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,863 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,371 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 31,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,885 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,504 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

670 BDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 670 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 670 BDV?

You can check the full history of 670 BDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 670 BDV registered?

670 BDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is 670 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 670 BDV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 670 BDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 670 BDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.