2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · R80 MTD
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 139,262 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R80 MTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 139,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R80 MTD 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 (R80 MTD) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn And excess oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc covered in axle oil (1.2.1 (e))”.
R80 MTD Mileage History
- 21/12/2023119,876 mi
- 29/01/2024119,907 mi+31 mi
- 18/01/2025127,286 mi+7,379 mi
- 18/01/2025127,288 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/2026139,262 mi+11,974 mi
Average of roughly 8,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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