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C21 TGR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 96,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 96,939 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 58,119 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,368 miles

Top engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 40,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,714 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 37,714 miles

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from steering box

Fail 18 Oct 2017 37,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from steering box

Pass 5 Nov 2016 34,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front swivel hub wet

Offside Front swivel hub wet

Rear differential wet

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 34,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front swivel hub wet

Offside Front swivel hub wet

Rear differential wet

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,588 miles

All four tyres perishing on outer edges.

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,796 miles

All tyres outer sides wall craking

Both front hubs wet

Rear diff wet

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,724 miles

Front hub wet

Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,961 miles

Front hubs wet

Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,904 miles

front hub seals leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2010 12,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front hub seals leaking

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 TGR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C21 TGR, 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 TGR registered?

C21 TGR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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