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AR07 LVS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 141,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,125 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,116 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,559 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 63,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 53,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,263 miles

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

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 LVS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc 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 AR07 LVS, 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 AR07 LVS registered?

AR07 LVS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is AR07 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 LVS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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