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BJ07 XMZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,029 mi
Last recorded87,029 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 XMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,029 miles

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

all brake disc's slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,222 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,996 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 30,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 30,106 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 XMZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 BJ07 XMZ, 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 BJ07 XMZ registered?

BJ07 XMZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is BJ07 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 XMZ 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.

Does BJ07 XMZ have outstanding finance?

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