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DA57 FXW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,305 mi
Last recorded115,305 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 FXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 105,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,555 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,851 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,333 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,603 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 75,592 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play in front of axle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,382 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 64,382 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,753 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)

rear axle top mounting ball joint slightly worn

rear tyre treads low in places

unable to open nearside rear door from outside [handle broken]

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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DA57 FXW 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 DA57 FXW, 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 DA57 FXW registered?

DA57 FXW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is DA57 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 FXW 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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