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BD07 ZGW

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,501 mi
Last recorded87,501 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 ZGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 87,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,138 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear of propshaft nut insecure (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor insecure bolts missing on seat base (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure bolts missing on seat base (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,355 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,220 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 May 2017 59,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 55,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,163 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight dampness at power steering pump

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight dampness at power steering pump

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2014 37,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,578 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,171 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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BD07 ZGW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BD07 ZGW, 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 BD07 ZGW registered?

BD07 ZGW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is BD07 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD07 ZGW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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