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AV57 AAE

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,595 mi
Last recorded113,595 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 AAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,595 miles

slight oil leak from front diff.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,675 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmison box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 102,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Both (4.1.5 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper chip

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Both tyres, shoulder slightly out shape 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,767 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive f & r diffs & engine /box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,611 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Condition of n/s headlight

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,767 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 49,767 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AXLE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,454 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,575 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,148 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 28,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 19,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 16,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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AV57 AAE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV57 AAE, 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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AV57 AAE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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