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BJ07 OYS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,312 mi
Last recorded105,312 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 95,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,471 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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BJ07 OYS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ07 OYS, 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 BJ07 OYS registered?

BJ07 OYS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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