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AF07 VAO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 166,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 165,325 miles

Front washers o.k at time test.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 163,475 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Rear diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 156,081 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 156,081 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,170 miles

nearside rear lower shock absorber bush badly worn

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,374 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,317 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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AF07 VAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF07 VAO, 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 AF07 VAO registered?

AF07 VAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is AF07 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 VAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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