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WU07 JXM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 JXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,878 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 54,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 53,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 53,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,098 miles

slight corrosion centre exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,098 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight corrosion centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,388 miles

oil leaks from both diffs

tailgate/ door latch insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 45,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

oil leaks from both diffs

tailgate/ door latch insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2014 33,562 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

front wipers poor

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,406 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2012 19,406 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,639 miles

a little moisture in offside front sidelight

nearside rear shock absorber bottom bushes distorted but no free play detected

reqar transfer box seal leaking into handbrake drum

Pass 8 Jun 2010 18,295 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 18,295 miles

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

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

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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WU07 JXM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 WU07 JXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU07 JXM registered?

WU07 JXM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is WU07 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU07 JXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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