2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · V12 CAT
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 132,169 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V12 CAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 132,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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V12 CAT 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 (V12 CAT) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
V12 CAT Mileage History
- 26/04/2022122,175 mi
- 26/04/2023125,671 mi+3,496 mi
- 22/04/2024127,554 mi+1,883 mi
- 09/04/2025129,740 mi+2,186 mi
- 15/04/2026132,169 mi+2,429 mi
Average of roughly 2,517 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: Excellent
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