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YR07 RXP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 RXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 104,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,106 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Pass 23 Apr 2020 103,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

slight underbody corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,092 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front slight leak on hub seals

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,053 miles

N/S/F hub seal leaking

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,181 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,029 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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YR07 RXP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YR07 RXP, 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 YR07 RXP registered?

YR07 RXP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YR07 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 RXP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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