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AU07 VMO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,961 mi
Last recorded108,961 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,961 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,946 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 90,945 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,453 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,799 miles

Front prop rear u/j

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,170 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,331 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,634 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,965 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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AU07 VMO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU07 VMO, 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 AU07 VMO registered?

AU07 VMO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AU07 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 VMO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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