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AP57 PWJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working but not testable for year

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes at chassis end worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 97,795 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,550 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,467 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 PWJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PWJ, 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 AP57 PWJ registered?

AP57 PWJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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