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AU51 HER

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,701 mi
Last recorded53,701 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 HER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,680 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,680 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 53,658 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,216 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 50,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,783 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,872 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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AU51 HER is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU51 HER, 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 AU51 HER registered?

AU51 HER is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is AU51 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 HER shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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