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CA57 VRA

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 VRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,905 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,874 miles

Light corrosion underside -

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver damaged but operates as intended

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A.R.B D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

rear diff leaking

reverse lights inop

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,620 miles

Brake pads not visible for inspection.

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver damaged but operates as intended.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear A.R.B D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,774 miles

Rear Rear diff bush deteriorated

Brake not visible for inspection fully

Nearside Rear Seat belt casing damaged but operates as intended.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D-bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Coil springs corroded at bases (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt casing damaged but operates as intended

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Rear Rear Diff mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2019 50,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt casing damaged but operates as intended

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak

Rear Rear Diff mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,626 miles

Unable to inspect brake pads through wheels.(All)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,290 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 43,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Oil leak from diff

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,647 miles

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,189 miles

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

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,423 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 15,162 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 10,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,425 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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CA57 VRA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CA57 VRA, 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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CA57 VRA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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