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DX57 UUO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,187 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately locking device not visible (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 79,171 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end modified, but not inappropriately locking device not visible (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,789 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,857 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 74,844 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 64,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,577 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,159 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,294 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,345 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 53,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,875 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 UUO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

DX57 UUO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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The MOT history for DX57 UUO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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