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BJ07 OYZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,694 mi
Last recorded139,694 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 OYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 139,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 131,901 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 127,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,601 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody dirty

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,337 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 112,289 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,606 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 78,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 78,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,329 miles

N/S FRONT HUB LEAKING OIL

Pass 27 May 2010 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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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BJ07 OYZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYZ, 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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BJ07 OYZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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