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DX57 TWL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,884 mi
Last recorded213,884 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 213,884 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 210,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 206,293 miles

Offside side step is very rotten but does not affect structural strength

Fail 11 Oct 2023 206,293 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside side step is very rotten but does not affect structural strength

Pass 16 Sep 2022 199,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 194,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 189,404 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 179,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 163,146 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 149,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,941 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,941 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,550 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,984 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 88,984 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 71,901 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,217 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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DX57 TWL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX57 TWL, 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 DX57 TWL registered?

DX57 TWL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is DX57 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 TWL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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