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B8 LOX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,813 mi
Last recorded108,813 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,919 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 103,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 99,329 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 80,645 miles

front seat belts webing damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,174 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 20,501 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,500 miles

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

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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B8 LOX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B8 LOX, 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 B8 LOX registered?

B8 LOX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is B8 LOX safe to buy?

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