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DU56 NMX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 NMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,886 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,172 miles

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Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,875 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,631 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,521 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 84,505 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,082 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,282 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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DU56 NMX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DU56 NMX, 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 DU56 NMX registered?

DU56 NMX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is DU56 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU56 NMX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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