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DY56 XEL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,910 mi
Last recorded169,910 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 169,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 164,810 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,874 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,408 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 155,388 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 148,092 miles

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

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

underside thickly painted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

underside thickly painted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 140,659 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,169 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,424 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 129,424 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Prop to hand brake drum bolts lose ()

Pass 24 May 2017 127,094 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 121,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,150 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,254 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,850 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,261 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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DY56 XEL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY56 XEL, 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 DY56 XEL registered?

DY56 XEL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 2007.

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