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AV57 PVD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 110,160 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,313 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,718 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 88,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,810 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,105 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,105 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,590 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,533 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 52,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,821 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,183 miles

both wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,186 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 PVD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

AV57 PVD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is AV57 PVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 PVD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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