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D16 DND

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 DND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,916 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,411 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 73,700 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 70,016 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,560 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 63,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,457 miles

Front Outer tracktor housings seeping

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Rear both lower shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,457 miles

Front Outer tracktor housings seeping

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

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

Rear both lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,613 miles

exhaust system corroded

front hub sills leaking slightly

slight play in front suspension ball joints

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,925 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,740 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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D16 DND is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D16 DND, 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 D16 DND registered?

D16 DND is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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