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C7 PAG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,766 mi
Last recorded68,766 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 67,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,423 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,170 miles

Indicator switch insecure *** CATCHING ON HOUSING *** (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *** RESEVIOR *** (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play *** PLAY IN HUB *** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *** STEERING BOX *** (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 64,055 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure *** CATCHING ON HOUSING *** (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *** RESEVIOR *** (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play *** PLAY IN HUB *** (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component *** STEERING BOX *** (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side's split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,652 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES, BOLTS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front WASHER JET ALIGNMENT POOR

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush *** PLAY IN BUSHES *** (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 59,652 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded *** FRONT TO REAR, TO FLEXY HOSE *** (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST FLANGES, BOLTS CORRODED

Hazard warning switch faulty **** HAZARD LIGHT NOT VISABLE , AND SWITCH DOES NOT STAY ON, FAULTY OPERATION **** (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front WASHER JET ALIGNMENT POOR

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush *** PLAY IN BUSHES *** (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,530 miles

Hazard warning switch not directly accessible

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

Pass 3 May 2018 49,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,932 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 43,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,947 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,065 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,374 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,020 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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C7 PAG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PAG, 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 PAG registered?

C7 PAG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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