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AP07 PUJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 89,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to passenger front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underside waxoyled

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,147 miles

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

under side totaly undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,644 miles

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

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,605 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

underside undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside totally undersealed

Pass 31 May 2018 78,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 63,801 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,367 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,329 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 PUJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc 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 AP07 PUJ, 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 PUJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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