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B3 HFL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,908 mi
Last recorded100,908 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 100,908 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 98,868 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2023 95,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,036 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,093 miles

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

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

rear diff pinion leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,762 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 55,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 52,362 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 52,362 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 50,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr brake disc pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,396 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 32,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pre- 2002 ABS sequence.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pre- 2002 ABS sequence.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,067 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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B3 HFL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B3 HFL, 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 B3 HFL registered?

B3 HFL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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