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DA07 NEU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,197 mi
Last recorded131,197 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 NEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 131,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Ball joint on steering arm excesive wear. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,274 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 116,274 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,059 miles

front brake discs wearing thin / brake pads showing wear

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,051 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing thin / brake pads showing wear

n.s.f coil spring not seated correctly on base

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,126 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,126 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,166 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,166 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,729 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,608 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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DA07 NEU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DA07 NEU, 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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DA07 NEU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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