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DY57 WYJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,477 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,773 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,158 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,631 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WYJ, 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

How do I check the history of DY57 WYJ?

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What year was DY57 WYJ registered?

DY57 WYJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is DY57 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY57 WYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY57 WYJ have outstanding finance?

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