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AV07 JHY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 JHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,720 miles

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

some corrosion to chassis outriggers

Pass 25 May 2021 65,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 64,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,438 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,440 miles

all springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,176 miles

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

rear axle assembly and front subframe have some corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,738 miles

Oil leak

wheels protude past body line

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both headlamp lenses cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,979 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)

both headlamp lenses cracked

Pass 10 May 2010 34,928 miles

Small leak from front hubs

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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AV07 JHY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV07 JHY, 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 AV07 JHY registered?

AV07 JHY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is AV07 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 JHY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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