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BF07 CTZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 CTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 53,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 52,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 51,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,657 miles

Offside Front tractor housing slight leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 50,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,507 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,200 miles

Nearside Front inner side wall split

Nearside Rear inner side wall split

Offside Front inner side wall split.

Offside Rear inner side wall split

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 43,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,035 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,732 miles

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

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

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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BF07 CTZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF07 CTZ, 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 BF07 CTZ registered?

BF07 CTZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 2007.

Is BF07 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 CTZ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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