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B4 GRC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,713 mi
Last recorded92,713 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 92,713 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,224 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres side walls perished.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 34,055 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,857 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,238 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 20,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear seats not used

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,722 miles

both rear seats not used

Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 17,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 13,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,628 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,432 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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B4 GRC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B4 GRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 GRC registered?

B4 GRC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is B4 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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