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B12 RAW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 RAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 92,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,597 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,894 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 25,185 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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B12 RAW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B12 RAW, 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 B12 RAW registered?

B12 RAW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is B12 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 RAW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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