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AX07 HDG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,435 mi
Last recorded168,435 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 HDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 168,435 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 168,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 167,457 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 167,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 154,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 151,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 150,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,376 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 142,374 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose lock off clamp (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 101,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,843 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 87,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,768 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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AX07 HDG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX07 HDG, 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 AX07 HDG registered?

AX07 HDG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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The MOT history for AX07 HDG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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