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AY56 HZL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,765 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 104,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 104,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 100,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 97,378 miles

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached ball joint worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,940 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front swivel seals slight leak

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 5 Feb 2020 86,945 miles

Both Nearside tyres are perished

Rear BRAKE pads are low

Rear cross member is corroded

Rear no plate is deteriorated

Spare wheel missing

Various oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2020 86,945 miles

Both Nearside tyres are perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear BRAKE pads are low

Rear cross member is corroded

Rear no plate is deteriorated

Spare wheel missing

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,308 miles

Both wipers split

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,870 miles

Slight play in joint off steering box

Various oil leaks

Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in joint off steering box

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,034 miles

Steering arm off steering box has slight play in

Pass 9 Feb 2016 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 41,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush and top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush and top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 33,801 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 29,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 29,505 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 25,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 21,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 21,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AY56 HZL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AY56 HZL, 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 AY56 HZL registered?

AY56 HZL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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