2007 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HT56 FHD
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 111,010 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT56 FHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 111,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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HT56 FHD Mileage History
- 12/01/202296,466 mi
- 02/11/202298,412 mi+1,946 mi
- 10/10/2023102,489 mi+4,077 mi
- 07/11/2024107,434 mi+4,945 mi
- 19/11/2025111,010 mi+3,576 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT56 FHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Defender (HT56 FHD) between January 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 49 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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