2007 Land Rover Defender · 13,592 MOT tests
2007 Land Rover Defender reliability
2007 Land Rover Defenders fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Defender years (13,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- 31.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Defenders: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 94,209
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,592
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.6% of tests fail here (158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Land Rover Defender
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Brakes10.6%
- Suspension9.6%
- Steering8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Body, chassis and structure5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 3.13%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.96%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Stop lamp not working 2.46%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.82%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Shock absorber bush slightly worn (6.71%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.16%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (5.89%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Defender year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Land Rover Defender reliable?
2007 Land Rover Defenders fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 23 Defender years (13,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Land Rover Defender MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.15% of tests), shock absorber bush excessively worn (3.13% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Land Rover Defender have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Land Rover Defender shows 94,209 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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