MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 slight misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY07 XCG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 DY07 XCG, 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 DY07 XCG registered?
DY07 XCG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2007.
Is DY07 XCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY07 XCG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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