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BG07 JUX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,596 mi
Last recorded175,596 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 JUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 175,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing casing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 174,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 174,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 173,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from rear of gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis /body mounts slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 172,967 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 156,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front next to gearbox (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub oil seal slight leak

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

slight corrosion at body fixings to middle out riggers

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2020 142,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 14,596 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 12,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,836 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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BG07 JUX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG07 JUX, 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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BG07 JUX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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