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D7 PEW

2023 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,730 mi
Last recorded26,730 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 PEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 26,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 37,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 35,419 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 32,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 24,505 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 23,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 22,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 22,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,397 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 15,297 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,901 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 11,901 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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D7 PEW is a 2023 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D7 PEW, 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 3 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D7 PEW registered?

D7 PEW is a 2023 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2023.

Is D7 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 PEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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