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DY57 HUZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,177 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))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 102,143 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 95,870 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,421 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable SPLINES WORN (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable SPLINES WORN (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 87,069 miles

Offside Front Track arm ball joint rubber has a small cut

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 87,057 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to a damaged brake pipe located on the nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play May be an adjustable bearing investigation required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play May also be an adjustable bearing investigation required (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside rear heavily crushed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,658 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 82,554 miles

Offside Outer 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,124 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,124 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,520 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering box damp

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,538 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,468 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,240 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 62,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,124 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,081 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end loose insecure to drag rod. (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end loose insecure to drag rod. (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,601 miles

light corrosion appearing on brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2015 50,601 miles

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

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

light corrosion appearing on brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,942 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,140 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,133 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,449 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 HUZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DY57 HUZ, 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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DY57 HUZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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