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DV07 JVE

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 JVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 70,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 66,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear door latches but slightly insecure

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,750 miles

Front Lower spheers weeping axle

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

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

reverse light inop

Fail 2 Nov 2023 59,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower spheers weeping axle

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light inop

tested very wet

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,511 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt not tested

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

front steering spheres weeping

Fail 8 Nov 2022 53,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt not tested

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front steering spheres weeping

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,316 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 39,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,351 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2018 38,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 May 2017 36,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,888 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 31,423 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 May 2014 29,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,705 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,705 miles

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 9,215 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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DV07 JVE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV07 JVE, 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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DV07 JVE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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