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A2 KFT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 KFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,551 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 3 Jun 2026 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 2358516c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2025 75,577 miles

NS+OS side steps heavily corroded

NSF Tyre perished and 15 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Heavily perished and 17 years old 2538516 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,969 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 Front and NSR , also all over 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF And NSR 2358516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,125 miles

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

both rear shocks lower bushes worn

top exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres perished and all 4 tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box and rear diff damp

Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,484 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS+OS (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box damp

Various oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS+OS (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box damp

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2020 57,610 miles

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,166 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2019 52,166 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,969 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 41,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,469 miles

Both Front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,432 miles

rear axle input damp

steerimg box damp

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,443 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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A2 KFT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 A2 KFT, 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 A2 KFT registered?

A2 KFT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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