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AE57 STZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 STZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp. fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2025 96,227 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp. fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2024 93,520 miles

Bolt missing from brake servo mounting bracket

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flitch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 93,520 miles

Bolt missing from brake servo mounting bracket

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flitch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 91,512 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,094 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 91,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 86,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 79,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,373 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,546 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,043 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 34,043 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AE57 STZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE57 STZ, 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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AE57 STZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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