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AY57 KHH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,168 mi
Last recorded23,168 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 23,168 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 23,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 22,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 22,546 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,478 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 21,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 20,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,270 miles

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

Play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,987 miles

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

Power steering box slightly damp.

Slight play in NSF hubb / wheel bearing.

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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AY57 KHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AY57 KHH, 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 AY57 KHH registered?

AY57 KHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AY57 KHH 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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