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AP57 MFV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 MFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,234 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,834 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 69,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,521 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,521 miles

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

Central Rear Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 53,626 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,830 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 41,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,473 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,235 miles

Both rear brake discs rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 14,624 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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AP57 MFV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP57 MFV, 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 AP57 MFV registered?

AP57 MFV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AP57 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 MFV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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