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AY57 ZNF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,723 mi
Last recorded156,723 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 ZNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 156,723 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near tow bar not right through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 156,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 154,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion through out underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears/ and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 132,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber Top Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 119,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,029 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,125 miles

Offside front side light came on when tapped

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,274 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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AY57 ZNF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZNF, 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 ZNF registered?

AY57 ZNF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AY57 ZNF safe to buy?

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