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BF07 JUW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 JUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 121,719 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 116,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,647 miles

chips in screen

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,232 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,472 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 110,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,514 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both o/s n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,033 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 101,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,594 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,594 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working new bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,566 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,744 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,983 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JUW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

BF07 JUW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 JUW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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