Land Rover Defender (2007)
2007 Land Rover Defender
CarHunch analysed 5,580 real MOT records for the 2007 Land Rover Defender. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Land Rover Defender falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.5% first-time pass rate, and more concerning, over a third of these vehicles (34.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical. This is a vehicle that demands serious pre-purchase inspection and a realistic acceptance that structural or safety issues are commonplace for the age and type.
These Defenders are running at modest mileage for their age (median 67,751 miles), yet they're racking up an average of 4.22 failures and 25.4 advisories per test, indicating that age and use—not heavy miles—are driving deterioration. Before committing to one, get a full structural survey and budget for steady maintenance; this is a vehicle with character and capability, but not one to buy on the cheap or assume will be trouble-free.
What to check before buying a 2007 Land Rover Defender
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 5,558 | 77.5% | 4.23 |
| Petrol (0%) | 19 | 72.3% | 3.11 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 81.6% | 3.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 92.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Land Rover Defender vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Land Rover Defender vehicles fall between 49,079 and 89,629 miles.
2007 Land Rover Defender — Still on the Road
3,814 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Land Rover Defender
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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44.5%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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43.6%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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25.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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23.9%
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
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23.5%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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23%
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened
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21.4%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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