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AV57 LVH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 LVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,377 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 65,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,176 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,989 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,533 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,524 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,386 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 14,354 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LVH 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 94.1%.

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 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV57 LVH registered?

AV57 LVH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is AV57 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 LVH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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