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C7 MLJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 MLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 70,901 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 70,901 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,447 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,108 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 65,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 62,923 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 60,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 58,458 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,218 miles

Brake performance only just met rear brakes in need of attention

Fail 11 Sep 2017 53,218 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance only just met rear brakes in need of attention

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,337 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,689 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,336 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 21,206 miles

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

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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C7 MLJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 C7 MLJ, 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 C7 MLJ registered?

C7 MLJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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