Is it possible to run "Apple Hardware Test" on an early 2007 Macbook running 10.4.11?

I was just wondering, is it possible to get a version of AHT for an early 2007 MAcbook with 10.4.11? Or is it on the install disk? Pressing D when starting up doesn't do anything so I presume this macbook doesn't have it installed on the HD, I haven't tried it yet with the install disk.
If not, is there any way to download it or run it from another CD? My mum has a macbook pro with Snow Leopard but I've heard I can't run AHT from a different model on this.
I want to troubleshoot my hard drive (something more detailed than a SMART test) and I can't find any other applications for testing drive speed etc, other than xbench which is a confusing and (I've heard) inaccurate tool.
Any chance of running AHT on this?
Or could I put this into target disk mode and run AHT on the macbook pro, to check this HD?

There are testers like Intech's SpeedTools Pro, & Drive Genius, but I think we're barking up the wrong tree!
At this point I think you should get Applejack...
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/15667/applejack
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 6 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 6 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
Trash old Log files.
First reboot will be slower, sometimes 2 or 3 restarts will be required for full benefit... my guess is files relying upon other files relying upon other files! :-)
Disconnect the USB cable from any Uninterruptible Power Supply so the system doesn't shut down in the middle of the process.

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