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AF57 NWO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 NWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 79,769 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 79,768 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 76,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2023 74,285 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working When side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,865 miles

Nearside Front Axle seal leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,881 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 68,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,341 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 67,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,174 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,897 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,726 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 38,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,526 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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AF57 NWO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 AF57 NWO, 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 AF57 NWO registered?

AF57 NWO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AF57 NWO safe to buy?

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