2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PL07 LBA
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 120,032 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL07 LBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 120,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL07 LBA 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 (PL07 LBA) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rear of axle (”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
PL07 LBA Mileage History
- 29/04/2023105,099 mi
- 27/04/2024110,734 mi+5,635 mi
- 01/05/2025115,217 mi+4,483 mi
- 07/05/2025115,217 mi
- 09/05/2026120,032 mi+4,815 mi
Average of roughly 4,932 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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