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AP56 LZT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,002 mi
Last recorded104,002 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 LZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,287 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,113 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,110 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,535 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 307,837 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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AP56 LZT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP56 LZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP56 LZT registered?

AP56 LZT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is AP56 LZT safe to buy?

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