2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · RA57 ECF
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 138,002 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA57 ECF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 138,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA57 ECF Mileage History
- 25/09/2023127,275 mi
- 03/10/2023127,275 mi
- 06/09/2024133,229 mi+5,954 mi
- 24/09/2025134,716 mi+1,487 mi
- 29/09/2026138,002 mi+3,286 mi
Average of roughly 3,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 ECF 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 (RA57 ECF) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s rear crossmember holed/corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i)”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s behind front out”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at front ”.
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