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DY07 ZDH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,591 mi
Last recorded37,591 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,423 miles

Engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,971 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 29,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,714 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 24,714 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,943 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 16,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,950 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,624 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 ZDH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

DY07 ZDH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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