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BF07 EAO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

223,189 mi
Last recorded223,189 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 EAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 223,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 215,103 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 204,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 194,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 184,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub bearing/sphere (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 175,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 166,428 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 152,682 miles

vehicle in good order

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,788 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,864 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,864 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 44,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc 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 BF07 EAO, 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 BF07 EAO registered?

BF07 EAO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 EAO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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