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AO57 RXG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,455 mi
Last recorded139,455 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 RXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 139,455 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly flatspotted on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly flatspotted on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 139,446 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly flatspotted on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly flatspotted on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,521 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,028 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 115,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,541 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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 104,541 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,079 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 96,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 77,243 miles

Front Oil leak diff ()

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 25 May 2017 77,243 miles

Front Oil leak diff ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 May 2016 71,051 miles

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

Rear propshaft UJ worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,775 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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,628 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,554 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,788 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 RXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RXG, 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 AO57 RXG registered?

AO57 RXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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The MOT history for AO57 RXG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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