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AV07 VWR

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 141,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint on steering arm to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both front buckles not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed left and right (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hoses rubbing on axle and steering arms also cables hanging down /loose

Pass 7 Feb 2025 136,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,392 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 130,391 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached bottom u j at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 111,027 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 64,307 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 64,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,232 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 37,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,110 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 32,110 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,091 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 24,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2013 24,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,722 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 22,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,104 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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AV07 VWR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VWR, 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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AV07 VWR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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