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C21 RED

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,531 mi
Last recorded119,531 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 RED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,531 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 119,527 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step severely corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 119,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step severely corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 119,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside under rider corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 113,733 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 96,606 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 92,327 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,425 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,051 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,836 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,545 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 38,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,569 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 20,569 miles

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

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

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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C21 RED is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C21 RED, 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 C21 RED registered?

C21 RED is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is C21 RED safe to buy?

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