2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · MV57 SWK
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 170,836 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV57 SWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 170,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
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MV57 SWK 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 (MV57 SWK) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
MV57 SWK Mileage History
- 28/10/2021151,977 mi
- 26/10/2022158,568 mi+6,591 mi
- 31/10/2023164,562 mi+5,994 mi
- 28/10/2024168,363 mi+3,801 mi
- 24/10/2025170,836 mi+2,473 mi
Average of roughly 4,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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