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BD07 ZHL

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 ZHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 96,002 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,703 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,704 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted one brake pad pin missing and one coming out (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,668 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,012 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,986 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,310 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,508 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 60,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged half shaft retaining clip (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,640 miles

all brake discs corroded on edges

front wipers starting to smear

parkbrake travel high

slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZHL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHL, 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 BD07 ZHL registered?

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

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