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A7 SJK

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,873 mi
Last recorded88,873 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,015 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 88,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 83,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,908 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,525 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 67,432 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear diff oil leek

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,550 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,786 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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A7 SJK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A7 SJK, 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 A7 SJK registered?

A7 SJK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is A7 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SJK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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