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DY57 WTC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,767 mi
Last recorded70,767 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 WTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,767 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,856 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2013 64,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,302 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,901 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 50,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,292 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 WTC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

DY57 WTC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is DY57 WTC safe to buy?

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