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DX57 UNW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 76,915 miles

Central Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 75,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel housing weeping

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing weeping

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering damper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,596 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,823 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 48,928 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

reverse light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,085 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,802 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres close to wear bars

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,705 miles

front pads appear to be worn quite low.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,360 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 UNW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

DX57 UNW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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