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D9 OGL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,042 mi
Last recorded100,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 OGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering damper bush worn.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Swivel leak

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Switch inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 93,340 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 93,339 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 89,781 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 89,678 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed by step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,041 miles

Front slight play in steering damper bush.

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis slight corrosion near suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,470 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,495 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,071 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 36,513 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,321 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 34,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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D9 OGL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D9 OGL, 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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D9 OGL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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