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DU07 OKB

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 OKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,157 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable damaged (3.1 (c))

Front axle swivel seal leaking both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,152 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake (1.1.13 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable damaged (3.1 (c))

Front axle swivel seal leaking both sides

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab To Chassis Mounting Rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,748 miles

BOTH AXLES CORRODED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODED.

Front BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND SHOCKERS CORRODED.

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

Front VARIUS OIL PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED.

Nearside Front N/S/F SWIVEL BALL SLIGHT LEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F SWIVEL BALL LEAKING.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX TO TRANSFER BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR TRANSFER BOX SEAL OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Rear REAR CHASSIS TO BODY MOUNT SOFT/CORRODED.

Rear REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKERS CORRODED.

Seat belt slightly damaged BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 119,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged BRAKE PIPE ON CALIPER KINKED BADLY. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached SHOCKER BUSH BADLY WORN. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R OUTRIGGER BADLY HOLED ALONG ITS LENGTH. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

BOTH AXLES CORRODED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODED.

Front BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND SHOCKERS CORRODED.

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

Front VARIUS OIL PIPES AT FRONT CORRODED.

Nearside Front N/S/F SWIVEL BALL SLIGHT LEAK.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F SWIVEL BALL LEAKING.

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX TO TRANSFER BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR TRANSFER BOX SEAL OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Rear REAR CHASSIS TO BODY MOUNT SOFT/CORRODED.

Rear REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKERS CORRODED.

Seat belt slightly damaged BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside components starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 116,576 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged has deep cuts (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside components starting to corrode (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front swivel leaking oil

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 114,919 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

Fail 24 Jun 2016 114,884 miles

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

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint a frame joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

both front swivels leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,522 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,612 miles

Front brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,078 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,078 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,453 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 69,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,853 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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DU07 OKB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DU07 OKB, 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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DU07 OKB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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