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2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · MH07 AEL

MH07 AEL

2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 104,916 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,916 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
2401cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2007 Land Rover Defender presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 17 April 2025 at 102,782 miles. No defects or advisories were recorded across the last four MOT cycles. The maintenance record shows consistent annual compliance with no worsening mechanical faults or recurring failures. Mileage accumulation remains low for a 19-year-old vehicle. The record shows 95,297 miles at the 23 May 2022 test, rising to 96,916 by 23 May 2023, 99,216 by 19 April 2024, and 102,782 by April 2025. That equates to roughly 2,500 miles per year over the recorded span, well below the 5,410 annual average implied by total use. The sparse, clean history offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs, though long stationary periods common to low-use Defenders raise latent corrosion risk not captured by pass results. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and spring hangers for structural rust, as MOT passes on older Land Rovers often precede隐蔽 corrosion. Suspension bushes, swivel bearings, and brake calipers warrant physical checks despite no advisories being logged. The low mileage suggests light duty but also possible moisture ingress from storage, so drivetrain oils and transfer box seals need verification before purchase.
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MH07 AEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
  • 104,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MH07 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 14:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Defender (MH07 AEL) between May 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

MH07 AEL Mileage History

  1. 23/05/202295,297 mi
  2. 23/05/202396,916 mi+1,619 mi
  3. 19/04/202499,216 mi+2,300 mi
  4. 17/04/2025102,782 mi+3,566 mi
  5. 16/04/2026104,916 mi+2,134 mi

Average of roughly 2,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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