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CA07 WVT

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,506 mi
Last recorded151,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 WVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 151,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 151,410 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush below steering box (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 146,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,569 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,504 miles

n/s/f hub seal damp

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f hub seal damp

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness around offside rear hub seal

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre unevenly worn

offside rear brake compastor covered in oil advice check

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,821 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,725 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,725 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,071 miles

strong advise size of front no.plate. play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

strong advise size of front no.plate. play in both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes.

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 WVT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA07 WVT, 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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CA07 WVT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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