2007 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GR07 URG
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 90,566 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR07 URG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 90,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR07 URG 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 (GR07 URG) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GR07 URG Mileage History
- 07/08/202377,227 mi
- 13/08/202482,118 mi+4,891 mi
- 15/08/202482,120 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/202590,482 mi+8,362 mi
- 06/10/202590,566 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 6,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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