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D17 DEF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 72,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 72,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,687 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs getting poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 71,273 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Self park inoperative (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs getting poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,530 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 70,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,609 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle pipe LH/RH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis showing heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,583 miles

All brake discs poor, n/s rear, both front to rear and both front metal pipes to hoses heavy surface corrosion, Metal fittings on all brake hoses have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,449 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,208 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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D17 DEF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D17 DEF, 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 D17 DEF registered?

D17 DEF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is D17 DEF safe to buy?

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