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DY57 WUD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 WUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,968 miles

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

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,803 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,075 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,923 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 54,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,539 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 33,539 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID bulbs fitted to non projector /cleaned headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance BBQ in way of brake light (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured BBQ in way of numberplate (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,211 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,342 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,945 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,321 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 23,321 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WUD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc 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 DY57 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

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

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