2007 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · WJ57 KVF
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 104,523 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ57 KVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
- 104,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ57 KVF 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 (WJ57 KVF) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ57 KVF Mileage History
- 18/04/2023101,726 mi
- 14/05/2024102,963 mi+1,237 mi
- 22/05/2024103,070 mi+107 mi
- 16/06/2025104,500 mi+1,430 mi
- 04/08/2025104,523 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,218 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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