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AW04 SAW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,311 mi
Last recorded63,311 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 SAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,311 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 62,459 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,954 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 61,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 53,144 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,409 miles

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,100 miles

all four tyre valves perrished

n/s headlamp lens loose

n/s wiper blade split

windscreen wipers dont return to off position

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,411 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,797 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

oil leak to transfer box

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf tyre is starting to get low on tread

slight oil leak from gear box

small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Nov 2010 21,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

large cuts in all four tyres not deep enought to reach cords

nsf seat belt catch outer casing missing

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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AW04 SAW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW04 SAW, 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 AW04 SAW registered?

AW04 SAW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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