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1136 CX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,366 mi
Last recorded169,366 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1136 CX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 169,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 169,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 169,131 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 168,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 164,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 161,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 161,026 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,560 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 155,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 145,352 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 127,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very poor trickles out both jets , does not reach the windscreen . (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,930 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,895 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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1136 CX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1136 CX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1136 CX registered?

1136 CX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is 1136 CX safe to buy?

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