2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · LC57 VYN
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 160,072 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC57 VYN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 160,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC57 VYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Defender (LC57 VYN) between October 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LC57 VYN Mileage History
- 15/10/201065,372 mi
- 07/10/2011106,879 mi+41,507 mi
- 08/10/2012122,144 mi+15,265 mi
- 08/10/2013123,768 mi+1,624 mi
- 16/02/2015128,294 mi+4,526 mi
- 18/02/2016134,315 mi+6,021 mi
- 13/02/2017137,370 mi+3,055 mi
- 16/02/2017137,377 mi+7 mi
- 01/10/2018139,849 mi+2,472 mi
- 04/10/2019141,345 mi+1,496 mi
- 16/12/2020142,134 mi+789 mi
- 07/01/2022143,413 mi+1,279 mi
- 06/01/2023145,088 mi+1,675 mi
- 30/01/2024146,599 mi+1,511 mi
- 20/01/2025159,648 mi+13,049 mi
- 27/01/2026160,014 mi+366 mi
- 20/02/2026160,072 mi+58 mi
Average of roughly 6,169 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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