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D11 BRG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 BRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 137,117 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 122,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 115,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 108,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 102,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in dirt, can't assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 102,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in dirt, can't assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 97,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 92,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 90,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,588 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front shocks corroded

Engine has oil leak

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front shocks corroded

Engine has oil leak

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,422 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,075 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,622 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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D11 BRG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 D11 BRG, 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 D11 BRG registered?

D11 BRG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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