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9 KJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 KJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 58,406 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,158 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 58,158 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,742 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,742 miles

Offside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 55,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,170 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 53,169 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,074 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 52,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,624 miles

wipers worn slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,693 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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9 KJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 9 KJ, 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 9 KJ registered?

9 KJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is 9 KJ safe to buy?

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