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BK07 NHJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Osf + Nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 103,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear prop front UJ bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,695 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower has slight play as well (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 89,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,079 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 85,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,634 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 84,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,216 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling top universal joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,216 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling top universal joint slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,372 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,204 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 62,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 47,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,930 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 NHJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK07 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

BK07 NHJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is BK07 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 NHJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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