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D6 RBT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,964 mi
Last recorded16,964 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 RBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 15,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 12,519 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 12,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 8,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 4,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 68,059 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 64,886 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,002 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,112 miles

all tyres 7yrs old

minor leak from both front tractor joint seals

small chip in screen

steering box leaking fluid , not considered excessive

wipers dont self park

Fail 18 Nov 2013 40,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,788 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,069 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front wipers smearing screen

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link has excessive play.

rear diff pinion seal leaking

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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D6 RBT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D6 RBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D6 RBT registered?

D6 RBT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is D6 RBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 RBT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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