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AO57 RUH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 RUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,016 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 106,016 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,426 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,745 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 99,740 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front swivel leaking

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,009 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight oil leak from swivel.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,108 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 92,889 miles

Nearside Door has to be unlocked from outside before use

Fail 28 Jun 2018 92,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Door has to be unlocked from outside before use

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,469 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,464 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,411 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,870 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,333 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub seal

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearimg

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 RUH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO57 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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