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AD57 UOG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,452 mi
Last recorded165,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 165,452 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyres over 10 yrs old

Fail 19 Mar 2026 165,452 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 8 Sep 2016 157,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 143,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 143,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,828 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,798 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 93,331 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 93,331 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,732 miles

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 UOG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOG, 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.

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What year was AD57 UOG registered?

AD57 UOG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AD57 UOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UOG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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