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8211 MG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,206 mi
Last recorded108,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8211 MG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 108,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 107,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 105,898 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,623 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 75,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 75,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,784 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 22,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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8211 MG 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 83.3%.

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 8211 MG, 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 8211 MG registered?

8211 MG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is 8211 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8211 MG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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