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AR07 DGO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,579 mi
Last recorded143,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 DGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,579 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play V shape rear axle support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting no towbar fitted at time of test (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 134,754 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 125,070 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 117,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,133 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,133 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,486 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,768 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,799 miles

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,609 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,950 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,109 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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AR07 DGO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AR07 DGO, 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 AR07 DGO registered?

AR07 DGO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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