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A25 BON

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,026 mi
Last recorded75,026 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 70,749 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Obstructed but can be operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,279 miles

Front Steering track rod corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 63,277 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Ferule (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering track rod corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,912 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear calipers corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 61,893 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear calipers corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,884 miles

Both front track rod ends have slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2021 58,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2019 56,895 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 23 Nov 2019 56,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps unit broken (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad looks low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak front diff

oil leak gearbox and sump area

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,626 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,354 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 51,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 49,689 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,428 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

osf swivel joint slight weeping of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2012 30,428 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

osf swivel joint slight weeping of oil

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,663 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,755 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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A25 BON is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 A25 BON, 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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A25 BON is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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