2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · PJ57 PDK
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 117,610 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ57 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 117,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ57 PDK 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 (PJ57 PDK) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (22 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
PJ57 PDK Mileage History
- 24/06/2024140,618 mi
- 29/06/2024140,628 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/2025144,332 mi+3,704 mi
- 04/07/2025144,336 mi+4 mi
- 03/07/2026117,610 mi-26,726 mi
Average of roughly -11,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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