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741 VTJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration741 VTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 116,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 116,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 111,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 111,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,588 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn metal ring to hold seal in corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,692 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 76,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,539 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

oil leak rear of engine

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,704 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,645 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,700 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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741 VTJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 741 VTJ, 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 741 VTJ registered?

741 VTJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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