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AO57 HTA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,617 mi
Last recorded124,617 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 124,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,432 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,445 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Slight Seepage from swivel joint (both)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seepage from Axle hub

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 119,445 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Slight Seepage from swivel joint (both)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seepage from Axle hub

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,618 miles

Nearside Front steering swivel ball leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering swivel ball leaking

Rear Seatbelts not checked, seats fully loaded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2021 114,618 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering swivel ball leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering swivel ball leaking

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

Rear Seatbelts not checked, seats fully loaded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 103,946 miles

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 103,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt panhard rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,663 miles

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 13 Mar 2018 90,876 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S DRAG LINK END (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM MOUNTING BUSHES .O/S AND N/S REAR (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S TRACK ROD END. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,804 miles

removed ladder rack

Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,804 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

removed ladder rack

Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,064 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,716 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,716 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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AO57 HTA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO57 HTA, 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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AO57 HTA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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