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AV57 KFX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,438 mi
Last recorded40,438 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 KFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,438 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 39,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,999 miles

Offside Front steering box drop link ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre valve in poor condition

both n/s track rod end ball joints has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,451 miles

steering damper leaking

Fail 14 Aug 2018 31,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering damper leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,759 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 26,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,375 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 21,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 12,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,435 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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AV57 KFX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 AV57 KFX, 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 AV57 KFX registered?

AV57 KFX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is AV57 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 KFX 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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