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AC07 EEW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,214 mi
Last recorded133,214 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 EEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,214 miles

1 bolt loose on towbar frame

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering box drop arm

Rear crossmember corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,214 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 bolt loose on towbar frame

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering box drop arm

Rear crossmember corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,654 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,654 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 113,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 89,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,606 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,691 miles

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,617 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,716 miles

NSF seat belt slighty frayfed

OSF seat belt slightly frayed

rear differential pinion seal leaking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,709 miles

slight oil leak rear differential pinion seal

Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,709 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak rear differential pinion seal

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,303 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EEW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

AC07 EEW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is AC07 EEW safe to buy?

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