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AV57 NGY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 53,321 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,144 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 53,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both side steps corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 52,435 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,733 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 49,393 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,205 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

side steps corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,118 miles

Offside side step corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside side step corroded

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 42,471 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 42,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,284 miles

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

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Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,284 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 3 May 2017 37,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

e/m/light is on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 34,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 29,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 25,902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,341 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 NGY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

AV57 NGY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is AV57 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 NGY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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