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D18 EWB

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 EWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 143,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sphere ball has slight leak (not excessive)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022
Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,446 miles

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

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

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

slight brake judder on application

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,472 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,472 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 114,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 114,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 106,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 106,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded ALONG CHASSIS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 91,701 miles

BOTH DIFF PINION OIL SEALS LEAKING

Front prop U/J worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 91,700 miles

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

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

BOTH DIFF PINION OIL SEALS LEAKING

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 81,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 May 2014 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 75,970 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,603 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2012 57,161 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2012 57,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 51,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,177 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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D18 EWB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D18 EWB, 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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D18 EWB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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