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DU07 ZTW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 ZTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 103,211 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 94,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,383 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 87,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,729 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,261 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 85,992 miles

Front diff prop shaft seal damp

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod nut split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Front diff prop shaft seal damp

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear diff slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,485 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 84,483 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 82,196 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad close to wear limit

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

play in transmission/prop drive

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,551 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ZTW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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