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2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · SW57 VDF

SW57 VDF

2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 88,157 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2007 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
88,157 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
2401cc

SW57 VDF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 88,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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SW57 VDF Mileage History

  1. 17/04/202383,782 mi
  2. 10/04/202486,562 mi+2,780 mi
  3. 28/04/202587,190 mi+628 mi
  4. 29/04/202587,190 mi
  5. 07/04/202688,157 mi+967 mi

Average of roughly 1,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW57 VDF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SW57 VDF) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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