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AD57 CHH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 CHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,553 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear brake imbalance to 25%( ns low

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,613 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 86,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,548 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,548 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,785 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,331 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,577 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,577 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,298 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,538 miles

steering box damp with oil

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,628 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 19,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AD57 CHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD57 CHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD57 CHH?

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What year was AD57 CHH registered?

AD57 CHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is AD57 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 CHH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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