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DY07 XCG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,288 mi
Last recorded170,288 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 XCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 170,288 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,081 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 165,080 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 160,785 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,723 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 158,723 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 156,458 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 156,458 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 147,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 147,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 134,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,881 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,487 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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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.

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