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DY57 GXD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 GXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fully under sealed

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 65,862 miles

osf nsf brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,961 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,730 miles

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

leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,128 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,174 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,959 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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DY57 GXD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DY57 GXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY57 GXD registered?

DY57 GXD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is DY57 GXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 GXD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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