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A1 SEJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,966 mi
Last recorded47,966 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,723 miles

n/s/f drag link end has slight wear

Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,629 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread area

Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,656 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 32,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,062 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,925 miles

Oil leak

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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A1 SEJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 A1 SEJ, 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 A1 SEJ registered?

A1 SEJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is A1 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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