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CA07 KAE

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 KAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 75,777 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 68,280 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,089 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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CA07 KAE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA07 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA07 KAE registered?

CA07 KAE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is CA07 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA07 KAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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