2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · A18 AAL
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 209,391 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 AAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 209,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 AAL MOT History
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 (A18 AAL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
A18 AAL Mileage History
- 25/01/2022160,312 mi
- 23/01/202372,312 mi-88,000 mi
- 18/01/202484,359 mi+12,047 mi
- 21/01/202595,727 mi+11,368 mi
- 29/01/2026209,391 mi+113,664 mi
Average of roughly 12,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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