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DB51 GSB

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,255 mi
Last recorded26,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 GSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 26,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 20,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

damage near towbar nearside mounting point

near side front tyre very close to radius arm on full lock

Fail 22 Jul 2011 18,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage near towbar nearside mounting point

near side front tyre very close to radius arm on full lock

Fail 9 Jul 2010 16,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,695 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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DB51 GSB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DB51 GSB, 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 DB51 GSB registered?

DB51 GSB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is DB51 GSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB51 GSB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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