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DY57 HVB

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,898 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 72,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,003 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,227 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 45,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,135 miles

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

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 HVB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HVB, 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 DY57 HVB registered?

DY57 HVB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is DY57 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 HVB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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