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AT57 AUA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,091 mi
Last recorded157,091 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 AUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 157,091 miles

3rd row seat belts not fully inspected (seats missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 155,508 miles

3rd row seats missing

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (A) Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 155,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

3rd row seats missing

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (A) Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,426 miles

3rd Row Seats Removed

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 153,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

3rd Row Seats Removed

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 153,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

3RD ROW SEATS REMOVED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 149,857 miles

3RD Row seats removed

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 149,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

3RD Row seats removed

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 145,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 142,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seatbelt stalk, cover missing.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,911 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,591 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,819 miles

Power Steering box damp.

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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AT57 AUA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AT57 AUA, 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 AT57 AUA registered?

AT57 AUA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AT57 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 AUA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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