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AP07 PTZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,608 mi
Last recorded179,608 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 PTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 179,608 miles

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

off side front outer drive shaft slight leak

slight chip in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2025 163,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 154,323 miles

both tractor joints weeping

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,995 miles

both front tractor joints leaking

brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2022 151,148 miles

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2021 147,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front and rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all exhaust system and mounting brackets are very corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 144,303 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 144,303 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 138,949 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 131,725 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 107,005 miles

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

all brake pipes bocoming corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,431 miles

nearside front steering hub seal leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2013 95,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front steering hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,903 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust joint slightly corroded

slight oil leak front diff rear seal

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,842 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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AP07 PTZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP07 PTZ, 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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AP07 PTZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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