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AC07 DJV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,258 mi
Last recorded178,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 DJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 178,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 173,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 161,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 152,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 144,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 135,403 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 135,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 124,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 80,477 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

eng oil low

Pass 23 May 2013 67,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all four tyres badly split

Pass 24 May 2012 58,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,723 miles

front discs worn

rear discs are worn

Pass 7 May 2010 37,453 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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AC07 DJV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AC07 DJV, 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 AC07 DJV registered?

AC07 DJV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is AC07 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC07 DJV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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