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DV57 VCA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,446 mi
Last recorded75,446 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,446 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 73,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 70,739 miles

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

both rear brake pipes unions into hoses corroded

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and worn uneven inside the treads

Fail 10 May 2018 70,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes unions into hoses corroded

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and worn uneven inside the treads

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,441 miles

Oil leak front diff ()

Pass 5 May 2016 62,499 miles

oil leak front diff

Pass 11 May 2015 58,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 34,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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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DV57 VCA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV57 VCA, 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 DV57 VCA registered?

DV57 VCA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2007.

Is DV57 VCA safe to buy?

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