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A3 TYJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,262 mi
Last recorded140,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 140,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 136,243 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 122,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 113,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 106,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,131 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 91,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 90,954 miles

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

high viz stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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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A3 TYJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A3 TYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 TYJ registered?

A3 TYJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is A3 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 TYJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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