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AY57 KLU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,653 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,503 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking on brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,890 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 56,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,364 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre compound cracking

offside front tyre compound cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,306 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,306 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 KLU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KLU, 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 AY57 KLU registered?

AY57 KLU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AY57 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 KLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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