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DX07 WJF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX07 WJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside headlight slightly insecure

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

corrosion forming on rear cross member and rear chassis leg areas

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,173 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,845 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,750 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,750 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 58,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,669 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 56,669 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,040 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak front /rear axle

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,782 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,639 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,639 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,639 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 19,261 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 19,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,612 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 15,609 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 12,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rubber gaiter split on drop arm ball joint

Fail 10 May 2010 12,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rubber gaiter split on drop arm ball joint

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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DX07 WJF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DX07 WJF, 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 DX07 WJF registered?

DX07 WJF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is DX07 WJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX07 WJF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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