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817 EL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration817 EL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,537 miles

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

Nearside Front hub leaking

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front hub leaking

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 107,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front hub leaking

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front hub leaking

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,005 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 107,003 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 106,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 104,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 102,084 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak between gear box and transfer box

Fail 10 Jul 2014 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,327 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,813 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,706 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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817 EL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 817 EL, 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 817 EL registered?

817 EL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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