2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · VT07 JYV
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 196,497 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT07 JYV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 196,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT07 JYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Defender (VT07 JYV) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))”.
VT07 JYV Mileage History
- 18/02/201189,257 mi
- 18/02/201189,257 mi
- 27/01/2012107,920 mi+18,663 mi
- 13/02/2013127,017 mi+19,097 mi
- 21/03/2014143,342 mi+16,325 mi
- 19/03/2015153,961 mi+10,619 mi
- 19/03/2015153,694 mi-267 mi
- 14/04/2016154,845 mi+1,151 mi
- 06/05/2016154,852 mi+7 mi
- 25/04/2017170,167 mi+15,315 mi
- 25/04/2017170,168 mi+1 mi
- 10/05/2018177,056 mi+6,888 mi
- 10/05/2018177,056 mi
- 24/04/2019178,513 mi+1,457 mi
- 24/04/2019178,514 mi+1 mi
- 03/11/2020182,844 mi+4,330 mi
- 05/11/2021190,830 mi+7,986 mi
- 19/12/2022193,886 mi+3,056 mi
- 06/11/2023195,511 mi+1,625 mi
- 11/11/2024196,366 mi+855 mi
- 20/02/2026196,493 mi+127 mi
- 16/04/2026196,497 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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