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BK07 JOU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 JOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,239 miles

rear cross member deteriorated/corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,393 miles

Entire underside/chassis and all components coated heavily in black sealer or similar

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,221 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember and n/s and o/s rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,107 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,591 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 74,591 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 71,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 60,450 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,085 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,391 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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BK07 JOU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BK07 JOU, 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 BK07 JOU registered?

BK07 JOU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is BK07 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 JOU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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