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D3 TPW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 TPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 78,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 73,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,514 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 65,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 65,848 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,759 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 61,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,457 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 59,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,553 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 53,553 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,634 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,803 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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D3 TPW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D3 TPW, 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 D3 TPW registered?

D3 TPW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is D3 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 TPW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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